And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the LORD.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
David. There was a sort of arsenal in the temple, containing arms consecrated to the Lord by David and his valiant men, in memory of their victories, 2 Kings viii. 11., and 1 Paralipomenon xviii. 11. The usual band of Levites had proper arms, but more were employed on this occasion. (Calmet)
