11. Uzziah had an army of trained soldiers. They were put in groups by Jeiel the secretary and Maaseiah the officer. Hananiah was their leader. Jeiel and Maaseiah counted the soldiers and put them into groups. Hananiah was one of the king’s officers.
12. There were 2600 leaders over the soldiers.
13. These family leaders were in charge of an army of 307,500 men who fought with great power. These soldiers helped the king against the enemy.
14. Uzziah gave the army shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and stones for the slings.
15. In Jerusalem, Uzziah made machines that were invented by clever men. These machines were put on the towers and corner walls. They shot arrows and large rocks. Uzziah became famous. People knew his name in far away places. He had much help and became a powerful king.