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1 Chronicles 12

1 Chronicles 12:25

David’s Army Grows at Hebron · 1 Chronicles 12:23–40
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Translations

Modern
From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.
Traditional
Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.
Literal
Of the sons of Simeon, mighty men of valor of the host, seven thousand and a hundred.
Latin
De filiis Simeon virorum fortissimorum ad pugnandum, septem millia centum.

Original

Hebrew
English
From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.

Notes

1 Chronicles 12:23–40

The succession of a king was often a contentious issue, especially when the new king came from a different family. The gathering of all twelve tribes at Hebron, including some of Saul’s relatives (1 Chronicles 12:29), to confirm David’s rule showed that the tribes had resolved their conflicts after Saul’s death (12:23–37). The Chronicler emphasizes the unity among the tribes by stating that they all had the single purpose of making David the king over all Israel (1 Chronicles 12:38).

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Simeon: Son of Jacob and Leah, one of the twelve tribes

Glossary

Asher (Tribe) Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Warfare

Topics

David: Anointed King Over all Israel, After Reigning Over Judah at Hebron for Seven Years and Six Months David: King of Israel: Lists of his Heroes, and of Their Exploits David: King of Israel: The List of Those Who Join Him at Hebron Israel: (Foreshadowing Circumstances Indicating the Separation): Disagreement After Saul's Death the Tribe of Simeon: Many of, at the Coronation of David