1 Chronicles 12:23 “Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at…”

1 Chronicles 12:23

Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.

World English Bible

These are the numbers of the heads of those who were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the LORD’s word.

American Standard Version

And these are the numbers of the heads of them that were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Jehovah.

Geneva Bible 1599

And these are the nombers of the captaines that were armed to battell, and came to Dauid to Hebron to turne the kingdome of Saul to him, according to the worde of the Lord.

Darby Translation

And this is the number of the men equipped for military service, who came to David to Hebron, to transfer the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Jehovah.

Young's Literal Translation

And these [are] the numbers of the head, of the armed men of the host; they have come in unto David to Hebron to turn round the kingdom of Saul unto him, according to the mouth of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

These are the numbers of the chiefs of the armed men, ready for war, who came to David at Hebron, to give the kingdom of Saul into his hands, as the Lord had said.

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Cross references

“A. M. 2956. B.C. 1048. the numbers”

2 Samuel 5:1–3 1 Chronicles 11:1–3 2 Samuel 2:3 2 Samuel 2:4

2 Samuel 5:1–3 · BSB

Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.

1 Chronicles 11:1–3 · BSB

Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.

2 Samuel 2:3 · BSB

David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.

2 Samuel 2:4 · BSB

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

“to turn”

1 Chronicles 10:14

1 Chronicles 10:14 · BSB

and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.

“according”

1 Chronicles 11:10 1 Samuel 16:1 1 Samuel 16:3 2 Samuel 3:18 Psalm 2:6 1 Samuel 16:12

1 Chronicles 11:10 · BSB

Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

1 Samuel 16:1 · BSB

Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his…

1 Samuel 16:3 · BSB

Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.”

2 Samuel 3:18 · BSB

Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’”

Psalm 2:6 · BSB

“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

1 Samuel 16:12 · BSB

So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.

24From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.

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