1 Chronicles 12:31
New International Version
from half the tribe of Manasseh, designated by name to come and make David king—18,000;

New Living Translation
From the half-tribe of Manasseh west of the Jordan, 18,000 men were designated by name to help David become king.

English Standard Version
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were expressly named to come and make David king.

Berean Standard Bible
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.

King James Bible
And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

New King James Version
of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were designated by name to come and make David king;

New American Standard Bible
From the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were designated by name to come and make David king.

NASB 1995
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.

NASB 1977
And of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.

Amplified Bible
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh, 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.

Christian Standard Bible
From half the tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From half the tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.

American Standard Version
And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.

English Revised Version
And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From half of the tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to make David king.

International Standard Version
The half-tribe of Manasseh supplied 18,000, who had been appointed specifically to come and establish David as king.

Majority Standard Bible
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.

NET Bible
From the half tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to come and make David king.

New Heart English Bible
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

World English Bible
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh: eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And of the half of the tribe of Manasseh [are] eighteen thousand, who have been defined by name, to come to cause David to reign.

Young's Literal Translation
And of the half of the tribe of Manasseh are eighteen thousand, who have been defined by name, to come in to cause David to reign.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from half the tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand who were distinguished by names, to come to make David king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And of the half tribe of Manasses, eighteen thousand, every one by their names, came to make David king.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And out of the one half tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand, each by their names, went forth so that they might appoint David as king.

New American Bible
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh: eighteen thousand, designated by name to come and make David king.

New Revised Standard Version
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand, who were expressly named to come and make David king.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of the children of Issachar, men who had understanding in their times, who did good and upright deeds before the LORD; their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren did whatever they were commanded.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from the half tribe of Menashe, eighteen thousand men, for they were called by names, and those came first to appoint David in the Kingdom
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the half-tribe of Manasse, eighteen thousand, even those who were named by name, to make David king.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Army Grows at Hebron
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. 32From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.…

Cross References
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.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

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.

1 Chronicles 10:14
and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.

1 Chronicles 11:10
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.

1 Chronicles 12:23
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

1 Chronicles 12:40
And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.

1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Samuel 3:17-18
Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’”

2 Samuel 5:17-25
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...

1 Chronicles 28:1
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.

1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

2 Samuel 19:9-10
And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”


Treasury of Scripture

And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

the half tribe

Joshua 17:1-18
There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan…

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From half the tribe of Manasseh
The tribe of Manasseh was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh. This phrase indicates that only a portion of the tribe, specifically half, was involved in this significant event. Historically, the tribe of Manasseh was divided, with some settling on the east side of the Jordan River and others on the west. This division is reflected in their partial participation. Theologically, this highlights the unity and diversity within the people of God, as even a divided tribe comes together for a common purpose.

18,000 designated by name
The specific number, 18,000, underscores the significant support David received from this tribe. Being "designated by name" suggests a formal and deliberate selection process, indicating that these men were chosen for their loyalty and capability. In the Hebrew context, names often carry deep significance, reflecting character and destiny. This careful designation implies a divine orchestration in the establishment of David's kingship, as God often works through specific individuals to fulfill His purposes.

to come and make David king
This phrase captures the central purpose of the gathering: to establish David as king. David, a man after God's own heart, was chosen by God to lead Israel. The act of making David king was not merely a political move but a fulfillment of God's covenantal promise to David and Israel. Historically, this moment marks a pivotal transition from the reign of Saul to the establishment of the Davidic dynasty, which would ultimately lead to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Spiritually, it signifies the importance of aligning with God's chosen leadership and the blessings that follow obedience to His will.

(31) Which were expressed by name.--See the same phrase, 1Chronicles 16:41; Numbers 1:17. Literally it is pricked down, or entered in a list, by names. The men had been levied by the tribal chiefs, and enrolled in lists for this particular service.

Verse 31. - West Manasseh is here treated of.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From the half-tribe
וּמֵחֲצִי֙ (ū·mê·ḥă·ṣî)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2677: The half, middle

of Manasseh:
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

18,000
שְׁמוֹנָ֥ה (šə·mō·w·nāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth

designated
נִקְּבוּ֙ (niq·qə·ḇū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5344: To puncture

by name
בְּשֵׁמ֔וֹת (bə·šê·mō·wṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8034: A name

to come
לָב֖וֹא (lā·ḇō·w)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

and make David
דָּוִֽיד׃ (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

king.
לְהַמְלִ֥יךְ (lə·ham·lîḵ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel


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