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1 Chronicles 13:2

1 Chronicles 13:1 bbe — Then David had discussions with the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds and with every chief.

Bible in Basic English

"Then David had discussions with the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds and with every chief."

— 1 Chronicles 13:1, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

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Then David had discussions with the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds and with every chief.

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And David said to all the men of Israel who had come together there, If it seems good to you and if it is the purpose of the Lord our God, let us send to all the rest of our brothers, everywhere in the land of Israel, and to the priests and the Levites in their towns and the country round them, and get them to come together here to us;

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And let us get back for ourselves the ark of our God: for in the days of Saul we did not go to it for directions.

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And all the people said they would do so, for it seemed right to them.

1 Chronicles 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:1 say?
1 Chronicles 13:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then David had discussions with the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds and with every chief.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 13:1 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 1.
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 13:1.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 13:1 in?
1 Chronicles 13:1 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 13:1?
1 Chronicles 13:1 reads (BBE): “Then David had discussions with the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds and with every chief.” 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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