1 Chronicles 12:22

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.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.

In Context

21When David was going to Sikelag, there came to him of Manasse, Edna and Jozabath, and Rodiel, and Michael, and Josabaith, and Elimuth, and Semathi: these are the captains of thousands of Manasse.

23For daily men came to David, till they amounted to a great force, as the force of God.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:2And Jacob departed for his journey; and having looked up, he saw the + 32:2 Gr. camp.host of God encamped; and the angels of God met him.

1 Samuel 29:10Now then rise up early in the morning, thou and the servants of thy lord that are come with thee, and go to the place where I appointed you, and entertain no evil thought in thy heart, for thou art good in my sight: and rise early for your journey + 29:10 Gr. and let there be light upon you.when it is light, and depart.

2 Samuel 2:2And David went up thither to Chebron, he and both his wives, Achinaam the Jezraelitess, and Abigaia the wife of Nabal the Carmelite,

Job 17:9But let the faithful hold on his own way, and let him that is pure of hands take courage.

Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 12:2-23

David's Army. ( b. c. 1055.) 1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. 2 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin. 3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the… Read the whole commentary →

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