Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They helped David against raiding bands, for all of them were brave warriors, and they were commanders in his 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. 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. Berean Standard Bible They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. King James Bible And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, 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. 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. NASB 1995 They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army. NASB 1977 And they helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army. Legacy Standard Bible They helped David against the marauding band, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders 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. Christian Standard Bible They helped David against the raiders, for they were all valiant warriors and commanders in the army. Holman Christian Standard Bible They helped David against the raiders, for they were all brave warriors and commanders in the army. 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. Contemporary English Version and brave soldiers, and so David made them officers in his army. They fought on his side when enemy troops attacked. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation They helped David fight raiding parties because they were all warriors, commanders in the army. Good News Translation They served David as officers over his troops, because they were all outstanding soldiers. Later they were officers in the Israelite army. International Standard Version They helped David against raiders, since they were all warriors and commanders in the army. Majority Standard Bible They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. NET Bible They helped David fight against raiding bands, for all of them were warriors and leaders in the army. New Heart English Bible They helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army. 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. World English Bible They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and were captains in the army. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they have helped with David over the troop, for all of them [are] mighty men of valor, and they are captains in the host, 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, Smith's Literal Translation And they helped with David against the troops: for strong ones of power all of them, and they will be chiefs in the army. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army. Catholic Public Domain Version These offered assistance to David against the robbers. For all were very strong men, and they became leaders in the army. New American Bible They helped David by taking charge of his troops, for they were all warriors and became commanders of his army. New Revised Standard Version They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all warriors and commanders in the army. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And those were going and they helped David when he was going against a band of robbers, because all of them were mighty men in their great might and were authorized there over all the army, and they were doing with it just as they desired. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they helped David against the troop, for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag…20When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. 21They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. 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.… Cross References 2 Samuel 23:8-39 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... 1 Samuel 22:2 And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. 1 Samuel 30:22-24 but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” / But David said, “My brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiders who came against us. / Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” 2 Samuel 2:3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 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. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ... 1 Chronicles 19:18 But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army. 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ... 2 Chronicles 17:12-19 Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; ... Psalm 18:29-42 For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. / As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? ... Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Matthew 4:18-22 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... Matthew 26:51-54 At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. / “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? ... Mark 3:13-19 Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ... Luke 6:12-16 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ... Treasury of Scripture And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host. against the band. 1 Samuel 30:1-17 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; … mighty men 1 Chronicles 12:20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh. 1 Chronicles 5:24 And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers. 1 Chronicles 11:10,21,22 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… Jump to Previous Armed Army Band Bands Brave Captains Commanders David Great Help Helped Host Mighty Raiders Raiding Troop Valor Valour War WarriorsJump to Next Armed Army Band Bands Brave Captains Commanders David Great Help Helped Host Mighty Raiders Raiding Troop Valor Valour War Warriors1 Chronicles 12 1. The companies that came to David at Ziklag23. The armies that came to him at Hebron They helped David This phrase highlights the loyalty and support that David received during his time of need. The Hebrew root for "helped" is "עָזַר" (azar), which means to assist or support. This assistance was crucial for David as he was establishing his kingdom. Historically, David was often pursued by King Saul, and the support from these men was a testament to God's providence and the fulfillment of His promise to David. This reflects the importance of community and fellowship in achieving God's purposes. against the raiders for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in his army Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theyוְהֵ֗מָּה (wə·hêm·māh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew helped עָזְר֤וּ (‘ā·zə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid David דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse against עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the raiders, הַגְּד֔וּד (hag·gə·ḏūḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1416: A band, troop for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew they were וַיִּהְי֥וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be all חַ֖יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every mighty warriors גִבּ֥וֹרֵי (ḡib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant and commanders שָׂרִ֖ים (śā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince in the army. בַּצָּבָֽא׃ (baṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links 1 Chronicles 12:21 NIV1 Chronicles 12:21 NLT 1 Chronicles 12:21 ESV 1 Chronicles 12:21 NASB 1 Chronicles 12:21 KJV 1 Chronicles 12:21 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 12:21 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 12:21 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 12:21 French Bible 1 Chronicles 12:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:21 They helped David against the band (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |