Judges 20:2
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“And the chief of all the people, even of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen that drew sword.”
שֵׁבֶט
The shepherd's rod was not for the sheep — it was for predators. The staff was for guiding and steadying the sheep on narrow paths. David walks through the valley of the shadow of death and takes comfort not in the absence of danger, but in the presence of the shepherd's tools. God is equipped for what lies ahead of you.
חֶרֶב
a sword
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חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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עַם
the people of
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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פִּנָּה
the corners of
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פִּנָּה
an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
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מֵאָה
hundreds
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מֵאָה
a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
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שָׁלַף
who drew
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שָׁלַף
to pull out, up or off
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רַגְלִי
on foot
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רַגְלִי
a footman (soldier)
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