1 Chronicles 12:39 cpdv — And they were in that place with David for three days, eating and drinking. For their brothers had made preparations fo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they were in that place with David for three days, eating and drinking. For their brothers had made preparations for them. "

— 1 Chronicles 12:39, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

36

And from Asher, there were forty thousand, going forth to fight, and summoned to the battle line.

37

Then, across the Jordan, there were, from the sons of Reuben, and from Gad, and from the one half tribe of Manasseh, one hundred twenty thousand, prepared with the weapons of warfare.

38

All these men of war, equipped for the fight, went with a perfect heart to Hebron, so that they might appoint David as king over all of Israel. Then, too, all the remainder of Israel were of one heart, so that they might make David king.

39

And they were in that place with David for three days, eating and drinking. For their brothers had made preparations for them.

40

Moreover, those who were near to them, even as far as Issachar, and Zebulun, and Naphtali, were bringing, on donkeys and camels and mules and oxen, bread for their provisions, with grain, dried figs, dried grapes, wine, oil, and oxen and sheep, with all abundance. For indeed, there was joy in Israel.

1 Chronicles 12:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:39 say?
1 Chronicles 12:39 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they were in that place with David for three days, eating and drinking. For their brothers had made preparations for them. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:39 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 39.
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 12:39.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:39 in?
1 Chronicles 12:39 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 12:39?
1 Chronicles 12:39 reads (CPDV): “And they were in that place with David for three days, eating and drinking. For their brothers had made preparations for them. ” 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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