“A great host, like the host of God.” (1 Chronicles 12:22)
According to the figures given in νv. 24-37 of this chapter, there were about 350,000 Israelites who came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel. These are described in verse 22 as “a great host, like the host of God.”
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Author: P. H. Adams
Keywords: Heavenly host, Host of angels, Lord of hosts, Great host
Bible reference(s): 1 Chron. 12:22, Matt. 26:53, Heb. 12:22, Rev 5:11
Source: “Difficulties in the Daily Readings,” The Testimony, Vol. 22, No. 263, November 1952, pg. 348.
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