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1 Chronicles 12

1 Chronicles 12:31

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

Modern
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.
Traditional
And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.
Literal
And of the half-tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand who were marked by name, to come and make David king.
Latin
Et ex dimidia tribu Manasse, decem et octo millia, singuli per nomina sua, venerunt ut constituerent regem David.

Original

Hebrew
English
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.

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

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob

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 Manasseh:: Malcontents of, Join David the Tribe of Manasseh: At Coronation of David