1 Chronicles 12:36 nasb — Of Asher there were 40,who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.

NASB

"Of Asher there were 40,who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation."

— 1 Chronicles 12:36, NASB

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

33

Of Zebulun, there were 50,who went out in the army, who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped David with an undivided heart.

34

Of Naphtali there were 1,captains, and with them 37,000 with shield and spear.

35

Of the Danites who could draw up in battle formation, there were 28,600.

36

Of Asher there were 40,who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.

37

From the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites and the Gadites and of the half-tribe of Manasseh, there were 120,with all kinds of weapons of war for the battle.

38

All these, being men of war who could draw up in battle formation, came to Hebron with a perfect heart to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one mind to make David king.

39

They were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their kinsmen had prepared for them.

1 Chronicles 12:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:36 say?
1 Chronicles 12:36 in the NASB reads: “Of Asher there were 40,who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.”
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 (NASB): “Of Asher there were 40,who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.” 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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