And these are the numbers of them according to their father's houses: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the captain, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Ednas was the chief of the five generals, who had under their command 1,160,000, (Calmet) besides the garrison soldiers, ver. 19. (Haydock)
So great power and riches had not been seen in Juda since the days of Solomon. (Calmet)
They were not all on duty at the same time, but were able to bear arms (Menochius) when called out.