1 Chronicles 7:40

“All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father’s house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men.”

"All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father’s house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men." - 1 Chronicles 7:40
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What does 1 Chronicles 7:40 mean?

1 Chronicles 7:40 (KJV) states: "All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men."…

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Valiant Warriors of Faith: Lessons from the Children of Asher

When reading through the genealogical passages of the Old Testament, such as 1 Chronicles 7:40, it is easy to overlook the profound truths that can be gleaned from dry facts and figures. However, this verse, which states, "All these were the children of Asher, heads of their…

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A Prayer for Strength and Valor in Our Generations

Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and awe, seeking Your presence and the strength that only You can provide. As we reflect on the words of 1 Chronicles 7:40, we recognize the importance of legacy and the call You place upon us as individuals and as families. We…

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1 Chronicles 7:40 - "All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men."
1 Chronicles 11:40 - "Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,"
1 Chronicles 2:40 - "And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 6:40 - "The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,"
1 Chronicles 1:40 - "The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah."
1 Chronicles 9:40 - "And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah."
"Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite," - 1 Chronicles 11:40
1 Chronicles 4:40 - "And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old."
"The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah," - 1 Chronicles 6:40
"And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum," - 1 Chronicles 2:40
1 Chronicles 8:40 - "And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin."
1 Corinthians 7:40 - "But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God."
1 Chronicles 1:7 - "And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim."
"And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah." - 1 Chronicles 9:40
1 Chronicles 14:7 - "And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet."
1 Chronicles 3:7 - "And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
"The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah." - 1 Chronicles 1:40
1 Chronicles 7:27 - "Non his son, Jehoshua his son."
1 Chronicles 23:7 - "¶ Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 16:40 - "To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;"
1 Kings 7:40 - "¶ And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king Solomon for the house of the LORD:"
1 Chronicles 7:39 - "And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia."
1 Chronicles 7:38 - "And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara."
1 Chronicles 12:7 - "And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor."
1 Chronicles 7:1 - "Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four."
1 Chronicles 7:18 - "And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah."
1 Chronicles 7:6 - "¶ The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three."
1 Chronicles 4:7 - "And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan."
1 Chronicles 7:34 - "And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram."