1 Chronicles 12

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David’s Supporters in Ziklag
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1 Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war.1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war.1 These are the men who came to David at Ziklag when he was banished by Saul, son of Kish. They were among the soldiers who went into battle with David.1 Now these are those who came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war.1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he kept still close because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in the conflict;
2 They were equipped with bows, using both the right hand and the left to sling stones and to shoot arrows from the bow; they were Saul's kinsmen from Benjamin.2 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.2 They were armed with bows and could sling stones or shoot arrows with either their right or their left hands. They were Saul's relatives, [from the tribe of] Benjamin.2 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in slinging stones and in shooting arrows from the bow: they were of Saul's brothers of Benjamin.2 armed with bows, using both the right hand and the left with stones and with arrows on the bow; they were of Saul's brethren of Benjamin:
3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah and Jehu the Anathothite,3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite.3 Ahiezer was the leader, then Joash (they were the sons of Shemaah from Gibeah), Azmaveth's sons Jeziel and Pelet, Beracah and Jehu from Anathoth,3 The chief was Ahiezer; then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite,3 the chief Ahiezer, and Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Anathothite,
4 and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty. Then Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jozabad the Gederathite,4 And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite,4 Ishmaiah from Gibeon (one of the thirty fighting men and one of their leaders), Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad from Gederah, 4 and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty, and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite,4 and Jishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite.
5 Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, Shephatiah the Haruphite,5 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,5 Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah from Haruph,5 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,5 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite;
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6 Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, Jashobeam, the Korahites,6 Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,6 Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam (Korah's descendants),6 Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites,6 Elkanah, and Jishijah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;
7 and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.7 And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.7 and Joelah and Zebadiah, Jeroham's sons from Gedor.7 and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.7 and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.
8 From the Gadites there came over to David in the stronghold in the wilderness, mighty men of valor, men trained for war, who could handle shield and spear, and whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as the gazelles on the mountains.8 And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains;8 Some men left Gad to join David at the fortified camp in the desert. They were warriors, trained soldiers, able to fight with shields and spears. They looked like lions and were as fast as gazelles on the hills.8 Of the Gadites there separated themselves to David to the stronghold in the wilderness, mighty men of valor, men trained for war, that could handle shield and spear; whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as the roes on the mountains;8 And of the Gadites, there separated themselves to David in the stronghold in the wilderness mighty men of valour, men fit for the service of war, armed with shield and spear; whose faces were like the faces of lions, and who were swift as the gazelles upon the mountains:
9 Ezer was the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,9 Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,9 Ezer was the first of these soldiers. The second was Obadiah. The third was Eliab.9 Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,9 Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,10 The fourth was Mishmannah. The fifth was Jeremiah.10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,
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11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,11 The sixth was Attai. The seventh was Eliel.11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,
12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,12 The eighth was Johanan. The ninth was Elzabad.12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,
13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbannai the eleventh.13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.13 The tenth was Jeremiah. The eleventh was Machbannai.13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbannai the eleventh.13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbannai the eleventh.
14 These of the sons of Gad were captains of the army; he who was least was equal to a hundred and the greatest to a thousand.14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.14 These descendants of Gad were army officers. The least able one was in command of 100 men, and the best one was in command of 1,000.14 These of the sons of Gad were captains of the army: he who was least was equal to one hundred, and the greatest to one thousand.14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over a hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.
15 These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing all its banks and they put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west.15 These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the west.15 In the first month of the year, these men crossed the Jordan River when it was flooding its banks. They chased away all the people in the valleys to the east and west.15 These are those who went over the Jordan in the first month, when it had overflowed all its banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the west.15 These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it overflows all its banks, and they put to flight all them of the valleys, toward the east and toward the west.
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16 Then some of the sons of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David.16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David.16 Some of the men of Benjamin and Judah came to David at the fortified camp.16 There came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the stronghold to David.16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the stronghold to David.
17 David went out to meet them, and said to them, "If you come peacefully to me to help me, my heart shall be united with you; but if to betray me to my adversaries, since there is no wrong in my hands, may the God of our fathers look on it and decide."17 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it.17 David went to meet them. He told them, "If you've come to help me as friends would, then you may join me. But if you've come to betray me to my enemies, even though I haven't committed a crime, may the God of our ancestors see this and judge you."17 David went out to meet them, and answered them, "If you have come peaceably to me to help me, my heart shall be knit to you; but if you have come to betray me to my adversaries, since there is no wrong in my hands, may the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it."17 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, If ye come peaceably to me to help me, my heart shall be knit unto you; but if to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in my hands, the God of our fathers see it and rebuke it.
18 Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who was the chief of the thirty, and he said, "We are yours, O David, And with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to him who helps you; Indeed, your God helps you!" Then David received them and made them captains of the band.18 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.18 Then the Spirit gave Amasai, the leader of the thirty, the strength [to say], "We are yours, David. We are with you, son of Jesse. Success, success to you! Success to those who help you, because your God is helping you." So David welcomed them and made them officers over his troops.18 Then the Spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, [and he said], "We are yours, David, and on your side, you son of Jesse: peace, peace be to you, and peace be to your helpers; for your God helps you." Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.18 And the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, And with thee, thou son of Jesse: Peace, peace be to thee! And peace be to thy helpers! For thy God helps thee. And David received them, and made them chiefs of bands.
19 From Manasseh also some defected to David when he was about to go to battle with the Philistines against Saul. But they did not help them, for the lords of the Philistines after consultation sent him away, saying, "At the cost of our heads he may defect to his master Saul."19 And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.19 Some men from Manasseh had deserted [Saul's army] to join David when he went with the Philistines to attack Saul. (However, David didn't help the Philistines because their rulers sent him away after considering the matter. They said, "It will cost us our heads when he deserts and joins his master Saul.")19 Of Manasseh also there fell away some to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle; but they didn't help them; for the lords of the Philistines sent him away after consultation, saying, "He will fall away to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads."19 And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not; for the lords of the Philistines upon deliberation sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul at the peril of our heads.
20 As he went to Ziklag there defected to him from Manasseh: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu and Zillethai, captains of thousands who belonged to Manasseh.20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.20 When David went to Ziklag, these men from Manasseh deserted to join him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai. Each one was an officer over 1,000 men in Manasseh.20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zillethai, captains of thousands who were of Manasseh.20 As he went away to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh: Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.
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21 They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.21 And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.21 They helped David fight raiding parties because they were all warriors, commanders in the army.21 They helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.21 And they helped David in his expeditions; for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
22 For day by day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army like the army of God.22 For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.22 From day to day, men came to help David until he had an army as large as God's army.22 For from day to day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army, like the army of God.22 For day by day there came men to David to help him, until it was a great camp, like the camp of God.
Supporters Gathered at Hebron
23 Now these are the numbers of the divisions equipped for war, who came to David at Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.23 And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.23 These are the numbers of the men equipped for war. The men joined David at Hebron to turn Saul's kingship over to David, as the LORD had said.23 These are the numbers of the heads of those who were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Yahweh.23 And this is the number of the men equipped for military service, who came to David to Hebron, to transfer the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Jehovah.
24 The sons of Judah who bore shield and spear were 6,800, equipped for war.24 The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war.24 From Judah's descendants there were 6,800 men equipped for war. They carried shields and spears.24 The children of Judah who bore shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, armed for war.24 The children of Judah that bore shield and spear were six thousand eight hundred, equipped for military service.
25 Of the sons of Simeon, mighty men of valor for war, 7,100.25 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valor for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.25 From Simeon's descendants there were 7,100 warriors.25 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valor for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.25 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for war, seven thousand one hundred.
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26 Of the sons of Levi 4,600.26 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.26 From Levi's descendants there were 4,60026 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.26 Of the children of Levi four thousand six hundred.
27 Now Jehoiada was the leader of the house of Aaron, and with him were 3,700,27 And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousand and seven hundred;27 as well as Jehoiada (leader of Aaron's families). With him there were 3,700 men,27 Jehoiada was the leader of [the house of] Aaron; and with him were three thousand and seven hundred,27 And Jehoiada the prince of Aaron, and with him were three thousand seven hundred;
28 also Zadok, a young man mighty of valor, and of his father's house twenty-two captains.28 And Zadok, a young man mighty of valor, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.28 and Zadok, a young warrior from whose family came 22 officers.28 and Zadok, a young man mighty of valor, and of his father's house twenty-two captains.28 and Zadok, a valiant young man, and his father's house two and twenty chief men.
29 Of the sons of Benjamin, Saul's kinsmen, 3,000; for until now the greatest part of them had kept their allegiance to the house of Saul.29 And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul.29 From Benjamin's descendants, Saul's relatives, there were 3,000 men, though most of them remained loyal to Saul's family.29 Of the children of Benjamin, the brothers of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept their allegiance to the house of Saul.29 And of the children of Benjamin, the brethren of Saul, three thousand; but hitherto the greater part of them had adhered to the house of Saul.
30 Of the sons of Ephraim 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' households.30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous throughout the house of their fathers.30 From Ephraim's descendants there were 20,800 warriors who were famous among their families.30 Of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' houses.30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valour, men of name in their fathers' houses.
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31 Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.31 From half of the tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to make David king.31 Of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were expressed by name, to come and make David king.
32 Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command.32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.32 From Issachar's descendants there were 200 leaders who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. Their relatives were under their command.32 Of the children of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their commandment.32 And of the children of Issachar, who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their bidding.
33 Of Zebulun, there were 50,000 who went out in the army, who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped David with an undivided heart.33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.33 From Zebulun there were 50,000 experienced soldiers. They were equipped for battle with every kind of weapon. Their loyalty was unquestioned. 33 Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array, with all kinds of instruments of war, fifty thousand, and who could order [the battle array, and were] not of double heart.33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth in the host, armed for war with all weapons of war, fifty thousand, keeping rank without double heart.
34 Of Naphtali there were 1,000 captains, and with them 37,000 with shield and spear.34 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.34 From Naphtali there were 1,000 commanders. With them were 37,000 who fought with shields and spears.34 Of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty-seven thousand.34 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear.
35 Of the Danites who could draw up in battle formation, there were 28,600.35 And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.35 From Dan there were 28,600 ready for battle.35 Of the Danites who could set the battle in array, twenty-eight thousand six hundred.35 And of the Danites armed for war twenty-eight thousand six hundred.
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36 Of Asher there were 40,000 who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.36 And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand.36 From Asher there were 40,000 experienced soldiers ready for battle.36 Of Asher, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array, forty thousand.36 And of Asher such as went forth in the host, to set themselves in battle array, forty thousand.
37 From the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites and the Gadites and of the half-tribe of Manasseh, there were 120,000 with all kinds of weapons of war for the battle.37 And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, an hundred and twenty thousand.37 From the east side of the Jordan River, from Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, there were 120,000 soldiers ready to fight with all kinds of weapons.37 On the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half-tribe of Manasseh, with all kinds of instruments of war for the battle, one hundred twenty thousand.37 And from the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of weapons of war for battle, a hundred and twenty thousand.
38 All these, being men of war who could draw up in battle formation, came to Hebron with a perfect heart to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one mind to make David king.38 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.38 All of these soldiers, who were prepared for battle, came with a single purpose to Hebron-to make David king of all Israel. The rest of Israel also had agreed to make David king.38 All these being men of war, who could order the battle array, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.38 All of them men of war, keeping rank in battle array, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.
39 They were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their kinsmen had prepared for them.39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.39 They ate and drank with David for three days because their relatives [in Judah] had provided enough for them.39 They were there with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brothers had made preparation for them.39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brethren had prepared for them;
40 Moreover those who were near to them, even as far as Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought food on donkeys, camels, mules and on oxen, great quantities of flour cakes, fig cakes and bunches of raisins, wine, oil, oxen and sheep. There was joy indeed in Israel.40 Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel.40 Also, their neighbors as far as the territories of Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali brought food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen. There was plenty of flour, fig cakes, raisins, wine, olive oil, cattle, and sheep, because Israel was celebrating.40 Moreover those who were near to them, [even] as far as Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on donkeys, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, food of meal, cakes of figs, and clusters of raisins, and wine, and oil, and cattle, and sheep in abundance: for there was joy in Israel.40 and those too that were near them, as far as Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought food on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen; provisions of meal, fig-cakes and raisin-cakes, and wine and oil, and oxen and sheep, abundantly; for there was joy in Israel.
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