1 Chronicles 12:29 cpdv — and from the sons of Benjamin, brothers of Saul, three thousand, for still a great part of them were following the hous…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and from the sons of Benjamin, brothers of Saul, three thousand, for still a great part of them were following the house of Saul. "

— 1 Chronicles 12:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

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from the sons of Levi, four thousand six hundred;

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as well as Jehoiada, a leader from the stock of Aaron, and with him three thousand seven hundred;

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and then Zadok, a youth of distinguished qualities, and the house of his father, twenty-two leaders;

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and from the sons of Benjamin, brothers of Saul, three thousand, for still a great part of them were following the house of Saul.

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Then from the sons of Ephraim, there were twenty thousand eight hundred, very strong and robust men, renowned among their kindred.

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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.

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Also, from the sons of Issachar, there were learned men, who knew each of the times, in order to anticipate what Israel ought to do, two hundred leaders. And all the remainder of the tribe were following their counsel.

1 Chronicles 12:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:29 say?
1 Chronicles 12:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and from the sons of Benjamin, brothers of Saul, three thousand, for still a great part of them were following the house of Saul. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:29 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 29.
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 12:29.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:29 in?
1 Chronicles 12:29 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 12:29?
1 Chronicles 12:29 reads (CPDV): “and from the sons of Benjamin, brothers of Saul, three thousand, for still a great part of them were following the house of Saul. ” 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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