1 Chronicles 12:26
New International Version
from Levi—4,600,

New Living Translation
From the tribe of Levi, there were 4,600 warriors.

English Standard Version
Of the Levites 4,600.

Berean Standard Bible
From Levi: 4,600,

King James Bible
Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

New King James Version
of the sons of Levi four thousand six hundred;

New American Standard Bible
From the sons of Levi, 4,600.

NASB 1995
Of the sons of Levi 4,600.

NASB 1977
Of the sons of Levi 4,600.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of the sons of Levi 4,600.

Amplified Bible
of the tribe of Levi, 4,600.

Christian Standard Bible
From the Levites: 4,600

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From the Levites: 4,600

American Standard Version
Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

English Revised Version
Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Levi's descendants there were 4,600

International Standard Version
and the descendants of Levi numbered 4,600.

Majority Standard Bible
From Levi: 4,600,

NET Bible
From Levi there were 4,600.

New Heart English Bible
Of the descendants of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

World English Bible
Of the children of Levi: four thousand six hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Of the sons of Levi [are] four thousand and six hundred;

Young's Literal Translation
Of the sons of Levi are four thousand and six hundred;

Smith's Literal Translation
From the sons of Levi four thousand and six hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Levi, four thousand six hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the sons of Levi, four thousand six hundred;

New American Bible
Of the Levites: four thousand six hundred,

New Revised Standard Version
Of the Levites four thousand six hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jehoiada was the leader of the family of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousand and seven hundred;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from the sons of Levi, four thousand and six hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the sons of Levi, four thousand and six hundred.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Army Grows at Hebron
25From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. 26From Levi: 4,600, 27including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men,…

Cross References
Numbers 1:26-27
From the sons of Judah, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600.

Numbers 2:10-16
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur, / and his division numbers 46,500. / The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, ...

Numbers 26:5-7
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730.

Deuteronomy 33:12
Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”

Joshua 18:11-28
The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: / On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. ...

Judges 5:14
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun.

1 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Samuel 10:20-21
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.

1 Samuel 11:8
And when Saul numbered them at Bezek, there were 300,000 Israelites and 30,000 men of Judah.

1 Samuel 31:1-13
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ...

2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

2 Samuel 3:19
Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.

2 Samuel 19:16-17
Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David, / along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as Ziba the steward of the house of Saul and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed down to the Jordan before the king

1 Kings 12:21
And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.

2 Kings 14:12
And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his home.


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From Levi:
The tribe of Levi was set apart for religious duties and did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities scattered throughout Israel. The Levites were responsible for the tabernacle and later the temple services, including sacrifices and music. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. This mention highlights their involvement in supporting David, indicating their recognition of his God-ordained kingship.

4,600:
This number represents the Levites who joined David at Hebron to transfer the kingdom from Saul to David, as God had promised. The specific number underscores the significant support David received from the Levites, who were influential in religious and political matters. This support from the Levites, who were traditionally aligned with the house of Saul, signifies a major shift in allegiance and the fulfillment of God's plan for David's kingship. The Levites' involvement also foreshadows the central role of worship and the temple in David's reign and the future establishment of Jerusalem as the spiritual center of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Levi
Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the Levites. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple.

2. Levites
The Levites were a tribe in Israel specifically chosen for religious service. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were given cities to live in throughout Israel.

3. David's Reign
This passage is set during the time when David was consolidating his rule over Israel. The Levites, among others, came to support David as king.

4. Hebron
The city where David was anointed king over all Israel. It was a significant location for the unification of the tribes under David's leadership.

5. Military Support
The context of this verse is the gathering of warriors from various tribes to support David. The Levites, though primarily religious servants, also provided military support.
Teaching Points
The Role of the Levites
The Levites were set apart for service to God, demonstrating the importance of dedicating our lives to His purposes.

Unity in Purpose
The gathering of the tribes, including the Levites, to support David highlights the power of unity in achieving God’s plans.

Support for God’s Anointed
Just as the Levites supported David, we are called to support and pray for our leaders, especially those anointed by God for specific purposes.

Service Beyond Expectations
The Levites, known for religious duties, also provided military support, showing that God may call us to serve in unexpected ways.

Faithfulness in Service
The Levites’ commitment to David reflects our need to be faithful in our service to God and His appointed leaders.(26) Of the children of Levi -Literally, Of the sons of the Levite; the article shows that the name is gentilic or tribal here, not personal. These martial Levites remind us of the priestly warriors of the crusades. That Levites might be soldiers, and in fact must have been such for the defence of the sanctuaries, is noted at 1Chronicles 9:13; 1Chronicles 9:19, and 2 Chronicles 23.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew

the Levites:
בְּנֵי֙ (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

4,600,
אַרְבַּ֥עַת (’ar·ba·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four


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