2 Chronicles 26:13

13 Under them were reinforcement troops numbering 307,000, with 500 of them on constant alert - a strong royal defense against any attack.

2 Chronicles 26:13 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 26:13

And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and
seven thousand and five hundred
Which was larger than that in his father's time by 7500, ( 2 Chronicles 25:5 ) besides officers:

that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy;
they were ready to fight, and fight valiantly, whenever the king had any occasion for them, or the land was invaded.

2 Chronicles 26:13 In-Context

11 On the military side, Uzziah had a well-prepared army ready to fight. They were organized by companies under the direction of Jeiel the secretary, Maaseiah the field captain, and Hananiah of the general staff.

12 The roster of family leaders over the fighting men accounted for 2,600.

13 Under them were reinforcement troops numbering 307,000, with 500 of them on constant alert - a strong royal defense against any attack.

14 Uzziah had them well-armed with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingshots.

15 He also installed the latest in military technology on the towers and corners of Jerusalem for shooting arrows and hurling stones. He became well known for all this - a famous king. Everything seemed to go his way.