Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 26:11
Moreover Uzziah had a host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, [one] of the king’s captains.
11 15 (no parallel in Kings). Uzziah’s Army
11. by bands ] This expression indicates that this army was used not for some great war, offensive or defensive, but for marauding or “punitive” expeditions against neighbouring tribes.
of their account by the hand of Jeiel ] R.V. of their reckoning made by Jeiel.
the ruler ] R.V. the officer. The same Heb. word ( shr) is used Deu 20:5; Deu 20:8-9.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
That went out to war by bands, i.e. some bands at one time, and some at another, as occasion required. See Poole “1Ch 27:1“, See Poole “2Ch 13:14“.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
11-15. an host of fighting men, thatwent out to war by bandsHe raised a strong body of militia,divided into companies or regiments of uniform size, which served inrotation. The enumeration was performed by two functionaries expertin the drawing up of military muster-rolls, under the superintendenceof Hananiah, one of the high officers of the crown. The armyconsisted of 307,500 picked men, under the command of two thousandgallant officers, chiefs or heads of fathers’ houses, so that eachfather’s house formed a distinct band. They were fully equipped withevery kind of military accoutrements, from brazen helmets, ahabergeon or coat of mail, to a sling for stones.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Moreover, Uzziah had an host of fighting men,…. A standing army:
that went out to war by bands; to annoy his enemies, and to scour the country from thieves and robbers, that came in troops to plunder:
according to the number of their account, by the hand of Jeiel the scribe; the secretary of war, who ordered these bands, settled their number, and directed their destination:
and Maaseiah the ruler; or officer over them, a lieutenant:
under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains; that had the command of them, or at least of one of them.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
His army. He had a host of fighting men that went out to war by bands ( , in bands), “in the number of their muster by Jeiel the scribe, and Maaseiah the steward ( ), under Hananiah, one of the king’s captains.” The meaning is: that the mustering by which the host was arranged in bands or detachments for war service, was undertaken by ( ) two officials practised in writing and the making up of lists, who were given as assistants to Hananiah, one of the princes of the kingdom ( ), or placed at his disposal.
2Ch 26:12-13 The total number of the heads of the fathers’-houses in valiant heroes ( with of subordination) was 2600, and under these ( , to their hand, i.e., subordinate to them) an army of 307,500 warriors with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy. The army was consequently divided according to the fathers’-houses, so that probably each father’s-house formed a detachment ( ) led by the most valiant among them.
2Ch 26:14 Uzziah supplied this force with the necessary weapons-shield, lance, helmet, and coat of mail, bows and sling-stones. is more closely defined by .
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
(11) Moreover . . . fighting men.Literally, And Uzziah had a host making war (or, doing battle).
That went out to war.Literally, goers forth in the host.
By bands.Or, in troops (ligdd)i.e., in regular array; in organised bodies. Probably each house formed a distinct troop. (See 2Ch. 26:13.)
According to the number of their account.In the number of their muster (pquddh, census).
By the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler.These two royal officials had been entrusted with the draught of the muster rolls. They were under the hand i.e., the direction and superintendenceof Hanamah, who was one of the kings captains, or staff officers.
Under the hand.Or, at the side ((al y ad) (1Ch. 25:2).
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
2Ch 26:11 Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, [one] of the king’s captains.
Ver. 11. Moreover Uzziah had a host. ] Like as Jehoshaphat had afore him, 2Ch 17:14 ; 2Ch 17:19 whom perhaps he made his pattern for imitation: as Themistocles did Miltiades; as Alexander did Achilles; as Caesar did Alexander, &c.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
host = force.
by bands = troops, or for foray.
by the hand = under the direction of.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
went out: 2Ki 5:2
Reciprocal: Exo 5:6 – officers Num 1:3 – able 1Ch 27:1 – served
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
2Ch 26:11. Now therefore deliver the captives Release your brethren, whom you have made prisoners, and send them home again with care. For the fierce wrath of the Lord is upon you And there is no other way of escaping it, but by showing mercy.