1 Chronicles 12:5 cpdv — and Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah, the Haruphites;

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah, the Haruphites; "

— 1 Chronicles 12:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

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bending the bow, and using either hand in casting stones with slings, and shooting arrows. From the brothers of Saul, out of Benjamin:

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the leader was Ahiezer, with Joash, sons of Shemaah from Gibeah, and Jeziel and Pelet, sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah and Jehu, from Anathoth.

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Also, there was Ishmaiah, from Gibeon, the strongest among the thirty and over the thirty; Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Jozabad, from Gederah;

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and Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah, the Haruphites;

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Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, from Carehim;

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and also Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham, from Gedor.

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Then too, from Gad, there went over to David, when he was hiding in the desert, very robust men, who were excellent fighters, taking hold of shield and spear; their faces were like the faces of a lion, and they were swift like the roe deer upon the mountains.

1 Chronicles 12:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:5 say?
1 Chronicles 12:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah, the Haruphites; ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:5 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 5.
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 12:5.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:5 in?
1 Chronicles 12:5 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 12:5?
1 Chronicles 12:5 reads (CPDV): “and Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah, the Haruphites; ” 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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