1 Chronicles 12:31 asv — And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.

American Standard Version

"And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king. "

— 1 Chronicles 12:31, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

28

and Zadok, a young man mighty of valor, and of his father’s house twenty and two captains.

29

And of the children of Benjamin, the brethren of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept their allegiance to the house of Saul.

30

And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ houses.

31

And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.

32

And of the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.

33

Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, with all manner of instruments of war, fifty thousand, and that could order the battle array, and were not of double heart.

34

And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.

1 Chronicles 12:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:31 say?
1 Chronicles 12:31 in the American Standard Version reads: “And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:31 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 31.
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 12:31.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:31 in?
1 Chronicles 12:31 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 12:31?
1 Chronicles 12:31 reads (ASV): “And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king. ” 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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