1 CHRONICLES 11:26 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,”
The continuation of the enumeration of David's mighty men with Asahel brother of Joab indicates the inclusion of multiple warriors from different families and the distributed nature of military authority. The reference to familial relationships indicates the kinship basis of military organization and suggests that military units were often organized around family groups. The narrative indicates the comprehensive enumeration of David's military forces. The account demonstrates the warrior culture and the recognition of multiple families' contributions. The narrative illustrates the integrated military organization that characterized David's reign.
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