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1 Chronicles 12

1 Chronicles 12:24

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

Modern
From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.
Traditional
The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war.
Literal
Of the sons of Judah bearing shield and spear, six thousand and eight hundred armed of the host.
Latin
Filii Juda portantes clypeum et hastam, sex millia octingenti expediti ad prælium.

Original

Hebrew
English
From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.

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

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

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 Shields: Many of the Israelites Used, with Expertness