1 Chronicles 11:44

Study note

Setting — The Chronicler continues a formal military roster, listing regional commanders who pledged service to David. The narrative pauses its campaign accounts to document the specific men who formed the core of David’s elite guard.

The words — עֻזִּיָּא ('u.zi.Ya') translates literally to "strength of Yahweh," and הָ/עֲשְׁתְּרָתִי (ha./'ash.te.ra.Ti) identifies the bearer as a resident of Ashteroth. These terms anchor the list in both theological naming conventions and precise geographic origins.

The thread — This verse functions strictly within the immediate context of 1 Chronicles 11:43–45, where the Chronicler catalogs David’s mighty men without cross-referencing other biblical passages. The names operate solely as components of this historical register.

Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge that biblical history preserves the specific identities and locations of those who supported God’s chosen king. It demands attention to concrete names and places rather than abstract ideals.

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