1 Chronicles 12:12 bbe — Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,

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"Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,"

— 1 Chronicles 12:12, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

9

Ezer their chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

10

Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,

11

Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,

12

Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,

13

Jeremiah the tenth, Machbannai the eleventh.

14

These Gadites were captains of the army; the least of them was captain over a hundred men, and the greatest over a thousand.

15

It was they who went over Jordan in the first month, when the river was overflowing, and put to flight all the people of the valleys, to the east and to the west.

1 Chronicles 12:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:12 say?
1 Chronicles 12:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:12 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 12:12.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:12 in?
1 Chronicles 12:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 12:12?
1 Chronicles 12:12 reads (BBE): “Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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