Judah

How many valiant men in Israel & Judah? | Answering the Atheist

by William Stewart
November 14, 2010February 21, 2026
Answering The Atheist

Inquiry:

How many valiant men drew the sword in Israel and Judah as counted by Joab? In 2 Samuel 24:9 there are 800,000 for Israel and 500,000 for Judah; but 1 Chronicles 21:5 says 1,100,000 and 470,000 respectively. Is there a contradiction?

Which Jehoram began to reign first? | Answering the Atheist

by William Stewart
April 11, 2010February 18, 2026
Answering The Atheist

Inquiry:

Which Jehoram began to reign first? 2 Kings 8:16 says Jehoram of Judah began to reign in the 5th year of Joram, king of Israel. 2 Kings 1:17 says Jehoram of Israel began to reign in the 2nd year of Jehoram, king of Judah. Is there a contradiction?