1 Chronicles 12:22 cpdv — Then, too, some came to David throughout each day, in order to help him, until they became a great number, like the arm…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, too, some came to David throughout each day, in order to help him, until they became a great number, like the army of God. "

— 1 Chronicles 12:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

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Moreover, some from Manasseh crossed over to David, when he went forth with the Philistines against Saul, so that he might fight. But he did not fight with them. For the leaders of the Philistines, taking counsel, sent him back, saying, “To the peril of our own heads, he will return to his lord, Saul.”

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And so, when he returned to Ziklag, some fled over to him from Manasseh: Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Adnah, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zillethai, leaders of thousands in Manasseh.

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These offered assistance to David against the robbers. For all were very strong men, and they became leaders in the army.

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Then, too, some came to David throughout each day, in order to help him, until they became a great number, like the army of God.

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Now this is the number of the leaders of the army who went to David when he was at Hebron, so that they might transfer the kingdom of Saul to him, in accord with the word of the Lord:

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the sons of Judah, carrying shield and spear, six thousand eight hundred, equipped for battle;

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from the sons of Simeon, very strong men for the fight, seven thousand one hundred;

1 Chronicles 12:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 12:22 say?
1 Chronicles 12:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, too, some came to David throughout each day, in order to help him, until they became a great number, like the army of God. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:22 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 22.
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 12:22.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:22 in?
1 Chronicles 12:22 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 12:22?
1 Chronicles 12:22 reads (CPDV): “Then, too, some came to David throughout each day, in order to help him, until they became a great number, like the army of God. ” 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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