1 Chronicles 12:21 nasb — They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.

NASB

"They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army."

— 1 Chronicles 12:21, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 Chronicles 12:21 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

1 Chronicles 12 — Context

18

Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who was the chief of the thirty, and he said, "We are yours, O David, And with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to him who helps you; Indeed, your God helps you!" Then David received them and made them captains of the band.

19

From Manasseh also some defected to David when he was about to go to battle with the Philistines against Saul. But they did not help them, for the lords of the Philistines after consultation sent him away, saying, "At the cost of our heads he may defect to his master Saul."

20

As he went to Ziklag there defected to him from Manasseh: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu and Zillethai, captains of thousands who belonged to Manasseh.

21

They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.

22

For day by day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army like the army of God.

23

Now these are the numbers of the divisions equipped for war, who came to David at Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.

24

The sons of Judah who bore shield and spear were 6,800, equipped for war.

1 Chronicles 12:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 12:21 say?
1 Chronicles 12:21 in the NASB reads: “They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:21 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 21.
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 12:21.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:21 in?
1 Chronicles 12:21 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 12:21?
1 Chronicles 12:21 reads (NASB): “They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2