Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5406 mercenaries
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5406 mercenaries

5406 mercenaries

Soldiers who offers their services for money, irrespective of the nationality of the army in question.

Mercenaries in the Egyptian army

Jer 46:20-21 These mercenaries were drawn from Cush to the south of Egypt, Put to the west of Egypt and Lydia in north Africa.

Mercenaries in the Ammonite army

See also 2Sa 10:6 pp 1Ch 19:7

Mercenaries hired by Jehoiada the priest

2Ki 11:4,19 The Carites were from Caria in south-west Asia Minor.

Mercenaries in the army of Judah

2Ch 25:6

Fear of mercenary attack

2Ki 7:6-7

See also

5208armies
5337hiring
5544soldiers