1 Chronicles 12:36 asv — And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand.

American Standard Version

"And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand. "

— 1 Chronicles 12:36, American Standard Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 Chronicles 12:36 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

1 Chronicles 12 — Context

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.

35

And of the Danites that could set the battle in array, twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.

36

And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand.

37

And on the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half-tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, a hundred and twenty thousand.

38

All these, being men of war, that could order the battle array, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.

39

And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brethren had made preparation for them.

1 Chronicles 12:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 12:36 say?
1 Chronicles 12:36 in the American Standard Version reads: “And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:36 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 36.
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 12:36.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:36 in?
1 Chronicles 12:36 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 12:36?
1 Chronicles 12:36 reads (ASV): “And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand. ” 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