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1 Chronicles 12

1 Chronicles 12:39

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

Modern
They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them.
Traditional
And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.
Literal
And they were there with David three days eating and drinking, for their brothers had prepared for them.
Latin
Fueruntque ibi apud David tribus diebus comedentes et bibentes: præparaverant enim eis fratres sui.

Original

Hebrew
English
They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them.

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

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy

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 Entertainments: Given on Occasions of Coronation of Kings Feasts: Celebrations by Coronations Israel: (Foreshadowing Circumstances Indicating the Separation): Disagreement After Saul's Death Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Feasting Kings: Their Revenues Derived From: Voluntary Contributions Tribe of Zebulun with David when Made King Over Israel