Ready for Battle

1 Chronicles 7:1-3,40 (New International Version)
Issachar
1 The sons of Issachar:
Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron—four in all.
2 The sons of Tola:
Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam and Samuel—heads of their families. During the reign of David, the descendants of Tola listed as fighting men in their genealogy numbered 22,600.

3 The son of Uzzi:
Izrahiah.
The sons of Izrahiah:
Michael, Obadiah, Joel and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. 4 According to their family genealogy, they had 36,000 men ready for battle, for they had many wives and children.

40 All these were descendants of Asher—heads of families, choice men, brave warriors and outstanding leaders. The number of men ready for battle, as listed in their genealogy, was 26,000.


Dear Warriors,

These references are interesting in the genealogy of the tribes of Israel. God takes time in this precious reference to remind us that He had warriors ready for battle and battle they would for the land God promised.


I pray that you realize how important you are to God and to us. You are listed in His annals and He counts you among the chosen!

Hugs,

Mom