1 Chronicles 12:30
New International Version
from Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans—20,800;

New Living Translation
From the tribe of Ephraim, there were 20,800 brave warriors, each highly respected in his own clan.

English Standard Version
Of the Ephraimites 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ houses.

Berean Standard Bible
From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.

King James Bible
And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers.

New King James Version
of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men throughout their father’s house;

New American Standard Bible
From the sons of Ephraim 20,800, valiant mighty men, famous men in their fathers’ households.

NASB 1995
Of the sons of Ephraim 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ households.

NASB 1977
And of the sons of Ephraim 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ households.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of the sons of Ephraim 20,800, mighty men of valor, men who had a name in their fathers’ households.

Amplified Bible
Of the tribe of Ephraim, 20,800, courageous men, famous in their fathers’ houses.

Christian Standard Bible
From the Ephraimites: 20,800 valiant warriors who were famous men in their ancestral families.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From the Ephraimites: 20,800 brave warriors who were famous men in their ancestral houses.

American Standard Version
And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' houses.

English Revised Version
And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous men in their fathers' houses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Ephraim's descendants there were 20,800 warriors who were famous among their families.

International Standard Version
The tribe of Ephraim supplied 20,800 valiant soldiers who were well known in their ancestral households.

Majority Standard Bible
From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.

NET Bible
From Ephraim there were 20,800 warriors, who had brought fame to their families.

New Heart English Bible
Of the people of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' houses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous throughout the house of their fathers.

World English Bible
Of the children of Ephraim: twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ houses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And of the sons of Ephraim [are] twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, men of renown, according to the house of their fathers.

Young's Literal Translation
And of the sons of Ephraim are twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty of valour, men of name, according to the house of their fathers.

Smith's Literal Translation
From the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred strong ones of power, men of names to the house of their fathers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, men of great valour renowned in their kindreds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then from the sons of Ephraim, there were twenty thousand eight hundred, very strong and robust men, renowned among their kindred.

New American Bible
Of the Ephraimites: twenty thousand eight hundred warriors, men renowned in their ancestral houses.

New Revised Standard Version
Of the Ephraimites, twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty warriors, notables in their ancestral houses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of the half tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand, who were renowned, and they came first to make David king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from the sons of Aphreim, twenty thousand and eight hundred men, mighty men of the army, men of fame to their families, to the household of their fathers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous men in their fathers' houses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the sons of Ephraim, twenty thousand and eight hundred mighty men, famous in the houses of their fathers.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Army Grows at Hebron
29From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. 30From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. 31From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.…

Cross References
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 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 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God 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 David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 27:18
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

1 Kings 12:21-24
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. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...

2 Samuel 19:41-43
Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” / “We have ten shares in the king,” answered the men of Israel, “so we have more claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the men of Judah spoke more fiercely than the men of Israel.

2 Samuel 20:1-2
Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:31-32
and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.

1 Kings 12:16-17
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.

2 Chronicles 10:16-17
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.

2 Chronicles 11:1-4
When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ...

Psalm 78:67-68
He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim. / But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.

Hosea 5:8-9
Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin! / Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.

Hosea 10:9
Since the days of Gibeah you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not the battle in Gibeah overtake the sons of iniquity?

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous throughout the house of their fathers.

famous [heb] men of names

Genesis 6:4
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

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From the sons of Ephraim
The tribe of Ephraim, named after Joseph's second son, holds a significant place in Israel's history. Ephraim was often seen as a leading tribe in the Northern Kingdom, and its name is sometimes used to refer to the entire Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Hebrew root for Ephraim, "אֶפְרָיִם" (Ephrayim), means "fruitful," reflecting the tribe's growth and influence. Historically, Ephraim was known for its strength and leadership, often taking a prominent role in the affairs of Israel. This mention underscores the tribe's continued importance and contribution to David's cause.

20,800 mighty warriors
The number 20,800 signifies a substantial force, indicating the tribe's commitment and capability. The term "mighty warriors" in Hebrew is "גִּבּוֹרֵי חַיִל" (gibborim chayil), which conveys not just physical strength but also valor and courage. These warriors were not ordinary soldiers; they were renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. This phrase highlights the readiness and willingness of Ephraim's men to support David, reflecting their recognition of his God-ordained kingship.

famous among their own clans
The phrase "famous among their own clans" suggests that these warriors were not only known for their military prowess but also held in high esteem within their communities. The Hebrew word for "famous" is "שֵׁם" (shem), which can also mean "name" or "reputation." This indicates that their reputation extended beyond their immediate families to the broader tribal community. Their fame was likely due to their past exploits and leadership, making them respected figures whose support for David would have been influential in rallying others to his cause.

(30) Famous throughout the house of their fathers.--Rather, men of name (renown, as in Genesis 6:4), arranged according to their clans. The phrase "men of renown" is a natural addition to "valiant heroes," and need occasion no surprise. Doubtless their renown was collective. The comparative smallness of Ephraim's contingent is noticeable. If this tribe was not already declining within the Mosaic period (comp. Numbers 1:33; Numbers 26:37), it may have been greatly reduced by the last wars of Saul with the Philistines (comp. 2Samuel 2:9).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From the Ephraimites:
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

20,800
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

mighty warriors,
גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי (gib·bō·w·rê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

famous
שֵׁמ֖וֹת (šê·mō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8034: A name

among their own clans.
לְבֵ֥ית (lə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1: Father


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