King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ 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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Following are the men who joined David at Ziklag while he was still being kept away from Sha'ul the son of Kish; they were among the warriors who helped him fight his battles.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle;
American Standard Version:
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, his helpers in war.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Now these are they that came{H935} to David{H1732} to Ziklag{H6860}, while he yet kept himself close{H6113} because{H6440} of Saul{H7586} the son{H1121} of Kish{H7027}: and they were among the mighty men{H1368}, helpers{H5826} of the war{H4421}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Samuel 27:2
- And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that [were] with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
1 Samuel 27:6
- Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.
2 Samuel 1:1
- ¶ Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;
2 Samuel 4:10
- When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who [thought] that I would have given him a reward for his tidings:
1 Chronicles 11:19
- And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with [the jeopardy of] their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest.
1 Chronicles 11:10
- ¶ These also [are] the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, [and] with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
1 Chronicles 9:39
- And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 12:1
1 Chronicles 12:1 is a verse that sets the stage for a significant moment in the history of Israel, particularly in the narrative of King David. The verse introduces a group of warriors who came to David at Ziklag, a Philistine city where David had taken refuge from King Saul. At this point in the story, David is not yet king; he is a fugitive, hiding from Saul, who is consumed by jealousy and fear of David's growing popularity and God's favor towards him.
The men who joined David in Ziklag are described as valiant and skilled in warfare, indicating that they were not just random volunteers but seasoned fighters. Their decision to align with David is a testament to his growing influence and the recognition of his leadership qualities, even in the face of adversity. These mighty men would later become the core of David's elite force, playing a crucial role in his military successes and in the establishment of his kingdom.
Historically, this verse reflects the political and military tensions of the time, as various factions and tribes in Israel were maneuvering for power and influence. The support of these warriors from the tribe of Benjamin, Saul's own tribe, is particularly noteworthy, as it shows the beginnings of a shift in loyalty from Saul to David, which would eventually lead to David's ascent to the throne of all Israel. The verse underscores themes of loyalty, divine favor, and the emergence of a new era in Israel's leadership, as these mighty men chose to stand with David during his time of trial.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H1732
There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּוִד
Transliteration: Dâvid
Pronunciation: daw-veed'
Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David. - Strong's Number: H6860
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִקְלַג
Transliteration: Tsiqlag
Pronunciation: tsik-lag'
Description: or צִיקלַג; (1 Chronicles 12:1,20), of uncertain derivation; Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine; Ziklag. - Strong's Number: H6113
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָצָר
Transliteration: ʻâtsâr
Pronunciation: aw-tsar'
Description: a primitive root; to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble; [idiom] be able, close up, detain, fast, keep (self close, still), prevail, recover, refrain, [idiom] reign, restrain, retain, shut (up), slack, stay, stop, withhold (self). - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - Strong's Number: H7586
There are 335 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאוּל
Transliteration: Shâʼûwl
Pronunciation: shaw-ool'
Description: passive participle of שָׁאַל; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites; Saul, Shaul. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H7027
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִישׁ
Transliteration: Qîysh
Pronunciation: keesh
Description: from קוֹשׁ; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites; Kish. - Strong's Number: H1368
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּבּוֹר
Transliteration: gibbôwr
Pronunciation: ghib-bore'
Description: or גִּבֹּר; (shortened) intensive from the same as גֶּבֶר; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant; champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. - Strong's Number: H5826
There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָזַר
Transliteration: ʻâzar
Pronunciation: aw-zar'
Description: a primitive root; to surround, i.e. protect or aid; help, succour. - Strong's Number: H4421
There are 308 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִלְחָמָה
Transliteration: milchâmâh
Pronunciation: mil-khaw-maw'
Description: from לָחַם (in the sense of fighting); a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare); battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior).