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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Good News Translation
1 Chronicles 12:21
They served David as officers over his troops, because they were all outstanding soldiers. Later they were officers in the Israelite army.
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Christian Standard Bible®
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all valiant warriors and commanders in the army.
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all valiant warriors and commanders in the army.
Hebrew Names Version
They helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
They helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
King James Version
And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
English Standard Version
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and were commanders in the army.
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and were commanders in the army.
New Century Version
All these men of Manasseh were brave soldiers, and they helped David fight against groups of men who went around the country robbing people. These soldiers became commanders in David's army.
All these men of Manasseh were brave soldiers, and they helped David fight against groups of men who went around the country robbing people. These soldiers became commanders in David's army.
New English Translation
They helped David fight against raiding bands, for all of them were warriors and leaders in the army.
They helped David fight against raiding bands, for all of them were warriors and leaders in the army.
Amplified Bible
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all courageous men, and [all seven] became commanders in his army.
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all courageous men, and [all seven] became commanders in his army.
New American Standard Bible
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all valiant mighty men, and were captains in the army.
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all valiant mighty men, and were captains in the army.
World English Bible
They helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
They helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And they helped Dauid against that bad: for they were all valiant men and were captaines in the hoste.
And they helped Dauid against that bad: for they were all valiant men and were captaines in the hoste.
Legacy Standard Bible
They helped David against the marauding band, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders in the army.
They helped David against the marauding band, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders in the army.
Berean Standard Bible
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty warriors and commanders in the army.
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty warriors and commanders in the army.
Contemporary English Version
and brave soldiers, and so David made them officers in his army. They fought on his side when enemy troops attacked.
and brave soldiers, and so David made them officers in his army. They fought on his side when enemy troops attacked.
Complete Jewish Bible
As he was on his way to Ziklag, those who defected to him from M'nasheh included ‘Adnach, Yozavad, Y'dia‘el, Mikha'el, Yozavad, Elihu and Tziltai, commanders of thousands from M'nasheh.
As he was on his way to Ziklag, those who defected to him from M'nasheh included ‘Adnach, Yozavad, Y'dia‘el, Mikha'el, Yozavad, Elihu and Tziltai, commanders of thousands from M'nasheh.
Darby Translation
And they helped David in his expeditions; for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
And they helped David in his expeditions; for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
Easy-to-Read Version
They helped David fight against bad men who were going around the country and stealing things from people. All these men of Manasseh were brave soldiers. They became leaders in David's army.
They helped David fight against bad men who were going around the country and stealing things from people. All these men of Manasseh were brave soldiers. They became leaders in David's army.
George Lamsa Translation
And they helped David when he went against the band of raiders; for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders over all the army, and they did as they pleased through him.
And they helped David when he went against the band of raiders; for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders over all the army, and they did as they pleased through him.
Lexham English Bible
And they themselves helped David against the troops, for all of them were mighty men of strength and were commanders in the army.
And they themselves helped David against the troops, for all of them were mighty men of strength and were commanders in the army.
Literal Translation
And they helped David against the raiding band, for they all were valiant warriors; and they were commanders in the army;
And they helped David against the raiding band, for they all were valiant warriors; and they were commanders in the army;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And they helped Dauid against the men of warre: for they were all valeaunt Worthies, and were captaynes ouer the hoost.
And they helped Dauid against the men of warre: for they were all valeaunt Worthies, and were captaynes ouer the hoost.
American Standard Version
And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
Bible in Basic English
And they gave David help against the armed bands, for they were all great men of war, and captains in the army.
And they gave David help against the armed bands, for they were all great men of war, and captains in the army.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they holpe Dauid against the rouers: For they were all mightie men of warre, and captaynes in the hoast.
And they holpe Dauid against the rouers: For they were all mightie men of warre, and captaynes in the hoast.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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 that were of Manasseh.
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 that were of Manasseh.
King James Version (1611)
And they helped Dauid against the band of the Rouers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captaines in the hoste.
And they helped Dauid against the band of the Rouers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captaines in the hoste.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And they fought on the side of David against a troop, for they were all men of might; and they were commanders in the army, because of their might.
And they fought on the side of David against a troop, for they were all men of might; and they were commanders in the army, because of their might.
English Revised Version
And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
These men yauen help to Dauid ayens theues; for alle weren strongeste men, and thei weren maad prynces in the oost.
These men yauen help to Dauid ayens theues; for alle weren strongeste men, and thei weren maad prynces in the oost.
Update Bible Version
And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they helped David against the band [of the rovers]: for they [were] all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
And they helped David against the band [of the rovers]: for they [were] all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.
New King James Version
And they helped David against the bands of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and they were captains in the army.
And they helped David against the bands of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and they were captains in the army.
New Living Translation
They helped David chase down bands of raiders, for they were all brave and able warriors who became commanders in his army.
They helped David chase down bands of raiders, for they were all brave and able warriors who became commanders in his army.
New Life Bible
They helped David against the army of soldiers who came to fight him. For they were all powerful soldiers, and captains in the army.
They helped David against the army of soldiers who came to fight him. For they were all powerful soldiers, and captains in the army.
New Revised Standard
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all warriors and commanders in the army.
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all warriors and commanders in the army.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and, they, helped with David, against the marauding band, for, heroes of valour, were they all, - and they became captains in the host;
and, they, helped with David, against the marauding band, for, heroes of valour, were they all, - and they became captains in the host;
Douay-Rheims Bible
These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army.
These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army.
Revised Standard Version
They helped David against the band of raiders; for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders in the army.
They helped David against the band of raiders; for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders in the army.
Young's Literal Translation
and they have helped with David over the troop, for mighty of valour [are] all of them, and they are captains in the host,
and they have helped with David over the troop, for mighty of valour [are] all of them, and they are captains in the host,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.
Contextual Overview
1 David was living in Ziklag, where he had gone to escape from King Saul. There he was joined by many experienced, reliable soldiers, 2 members of the tribe of Benjamin, to which Saul belonged. They could shoot arrows and sling stones either right-handed or left-handed. 3They were under the command of Ahiezer and Joash, sons of Shemaah, from Gibeah. These were the soldiers: Jeziel and Pelet, sons of Azmaveth Beracah and Jehu from Anathoth Ishmaiah from Gibeon, a famous soldier and one of the leaders of "The Thirty" Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johannan, and Jozabad, from Gederah Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah, from Hariph Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, of the clan of Korah Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham, from Gedor 8 These are the names of the famous, experienced soldiers from the tribe of Gad who joined David's troops when he was at the desert fort. They were experts with shields and spears, as fierce looking as lions and as quick as mountain deer. 9They were ranked in the following order: Ezer, Obadiah, Eliab, Mishmannah, Jeremiah, Attai, Eliel, Johanan, Elzabad, Jeremiah, and Machbannai. 14 Some of these men from the tribe of Gad were senior officers in command of a thousand men, and others were junior officers in command of a hundred. 15 In the first month of one year, the time when the Jordan River overflowed its banks, they crossed the river, scattering the people who lived in the valleys both east and west of the river. 16 Once a group of men from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah went out to the fort where David was. 17 David went to meet them and said, "If you are coming as friends to help me, you are welcome here. Join us! But if you intend to betray me to my enemies, even though I have not tried to hurt you, the God of our ancestors will know it and punish you." 18 God's spirit took control of one of them, Amasai, who later became the commander of "The Thirty," and he called out, "David son of Jesse, we are yours! Success to you and those who help you! God is on your side." David welcomed them and made them officers in his army.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
against the band: or, with a band, 1 Samuel 30:1-17
mighty men: 1 Chronicles 12:20, 1 Chronicles 5:24, 1 Chronicles 11:10, 1 Chronicles 11:21, 1 Chronicles 11:22
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they helped David against the band of the rovers,.... The Amalekites, who, while he was gone with the Philistines, had seized on Ziklag, and burnt it, and carried the women captive, with what spoil they could make; these coming to David thus opportunely, assisted him in his pursuit and defeat of them:
for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host; or army of David.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The band of the rovers - See the marginal reference.
