1 Chronicles 12:23 asv — And these are the numbers of the heads of them that were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdo…

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"And these are the numbers of the heads of them that were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Jehovah. "

— 1 Chronicles 12:23, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

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As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zillethai, captains of thousands that were of Manasseh.

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And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.

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

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And these are the numbers of the heads of them that were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Jehovah.

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The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, armed for war.

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Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valor for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.

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Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

1 Chronicles 12:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:23 say?
1 Chronicles 12:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And these are the numbers of the heads of them that were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Jehovah. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:23 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 23.
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 12:23.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:23 in?
1 Chronicles 12:23 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 12:23?
1 Chronicles 12:23 reads (ASV): “And these are the numbers of the heads of them that were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Jehovah. ” 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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