24 from Judah, carrying shield and spear-6,800 armed for battle;
24 The men of Judah bearing shield and spear were 6,800 armed troops.
24 from Judah, carrying shield and spear, 6,800 battle-ready;
24 of the sons of Judah bearing shield and spear, six thousand eight hundred armed for war;
24 From the tribe of Judah, there were 6,800 warriors armed with shields and spears.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:24
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:23-40
(Read 1 Chronicles 12:23-40)
When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days, but for the whole life, and for eternity. Happy are those who wisely perceive it to be their duty and interest, to submit to the Saviour Jesus Christ, the Son of David; who renounce for his sake all that is not consistent; whose earnest endeavours to do good are directed by the wisdom that God giveth, through acquaintance with his word, experience, and observation. If any man lack this wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.