The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of valour were two thousand and six hundred.
The count given is 2,600 chiefs of the fathers, that is, family heads or leaders over mighty men of valor in the army. It stands in the record of the reign that began when its king was sixteen years old. It belongs to and introduces the account of strength and success and prosperity. That strength and success came while he sought God.
His fame spread widely. When he became strong his heart was lifted up and he grew proud. In that pride he trespassed in the temple, violating the sacred religious duties belonging to the priests.
He rejected the reproof of the priests and was cut off from the house of the Lord. He was struck with leprosy. His pride led to transgression and to destruction.
The count given is 2,600 chiefs of the fathers, that is, family heads or leaders over mighty men of valor in the army. It stands in the record of the reign that began when its king was sixteen years old. It belongs to and introduces the account of strength and success and prosperity. That strength and success came while he sought God.
His fame spread widely. When he became strong his heart was lifted up and he grew proud. In that pride he trespassed in the temple, violating the sacred religious duties belonging to the priests.
He rejected the reproof of the priests and was cut off from the house of the Lord. He was struck with leprosy. His pride led to transgression and to destruction.