1 Chronicles 12:15
1 Chronicles 12:15 in Multiple Translations
These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing all its banks, and they put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west.
These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the west.
These are they that went over the Jordan in the first month, when it had overflowed all its banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east and toward the west.
It was they who went over Jordan in the first month, when the river was overflowing, and put to flight all the people of the valleys, to the east and to the west.
These were ones who crossed the Jordan River in the first month of the year when it overflows its banks. They chased out all the people living in the valley, both to the east and to the west.
These are they that went ouer Iorden in the first moneth when he had filled ouer all his bankes, and put to flight all them of the valley, toward the East and the West.
these [are] they who have passed over the Jordan in the first month, — and it is full over all its banks — and cause all [they of] the valley to flee to the east and to the west.
These are those who went over the Jordan in the first month, when it had overflowed all its banks; and they put to flight all who lived in the valleys, both toward the east and toward the west.
These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflowed all its banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both towards the east, and towards the west.
These are they who passed over the Jordan in the first month, when it is used to how over its banks: and they put to flight all that dwelt in the valleys both toward the east and toward the west.
They crossed to the west side of the Jordan River during March, at the time of the year when the river was flooded. They chased from there all the people who lived in the valleys on both sides of the river.
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1 Chronicles 12:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֥לֶּה
מִ/בְּנֵי
גָ֖ד
רָאשֵׁ֣י
הַ/צָּבָ֑א
אֶחָ֤ד
לְ/מֵאָה֙
הַ/קָּטָ֔ן
וְ/הַ/גָּד֖וֹל
לְ/אָֽלֶף
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִ/בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
גָ֖ד
Gâd
H1410
Gad
N-proper
רָאשֵׁ֣י
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
הַ/צָּבָ֑א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Art | N-cs
אֶחָ֤ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לְ/מֵאָה֙
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Prep | Adj
הַ/קָּטָ֔ן
qâṭân
H6996
small
Art | Adj
וְ/הַ/גָּד֖וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Conj | Art | Adj
לְ/אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 12:15
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מִ/בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
גָ֖ד
Gâd
H1410
"Gad"
N-proper
Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Gad, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was also the name of a prophet during David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.22.5 § Gad = "troop" 1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher. 2) the tribe descended from Gad 3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God"
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: Gad. See also: Genesis 30:11; Joshua 22:10; Jeremiah 49:1.
רָאשֵׁ֣י
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
הַ/צָּבָ֑א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Art | N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
אֶחָ֤ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
לְ/מֵאָה֙
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Prep | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
הַ/קָּטָ֔ן
qâṭân
H6996
"small"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone small in size, amount, or importance. It can describe something as little or least, and is often used to convey a sense of youth or insignificance. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: young, small, unimportant Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 1:16; 1 Kings 22:31; Psalms 104:25.
וְ/הַ/גָּד֖וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Conj | Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
לְ/אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Prep | Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 12:15
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 12:15
Context — The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag
13Jeremiah the tenth, and Machbanai the eleventh.
14These Gadites were army commanders, the least of whom was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand.
15These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing all its banks, and they put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west.
16Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold. 17And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 3:15 | Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, |
| 2 | Joshua 4:18 | When the priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD came up out of the Jordan and their feet touched the dry land, the waters of the Jordan returned to their course and overflowed all the banks as before. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 49:19 | Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Edom from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 12:5 | “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in a peaceful land, how will you do in the thickets of the Jordan? |
1 Chronicles 12:15 Summary
This verse talks about a group of brave men who crossed the overflowing Jordan River and defeated their enemies, trusting in the Lord's power and strength. It shows us that with faith and trust in God, we can overcome even the most difficult challenges, just like the Israelites did in Joshua 3:15. The Lord is our helper and supporter, and He can give us the courage and strength we need to face any obstacle, as seen in Psalm 46:1-3. By trusting in Him, we can be brave and faithful, just like these men, and experience the Lord's power and presence in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Jordan was overflowing all its banks in 1 Chronicles 12:15?
This refers to the flooding of the Jordan River during the first month, which made crossing it extremely difficult, as seen in Joshua 3:15, where a similar event occurred, and the Lord miraculously stopped the flow of the water to allow the Israelites to cross.
Why were these men able to put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west?
These men were empowered by God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:14, where it says that the least of them was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand, demonstrating their faith and trust in the Lord, similar to the faith of Gideon in Judges 7:1-7.
What can we learn from the bravery of these men in 1 Chronicles 12:15?
We can learn that with faith and trust in the Lord, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17, where the Lord says that nothing is too difficult for Him, and in Philippians 4:13, where it says that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles 12?
This verse highlights the bravery and faith of the men who joined David, as seen in the surrounding verses, where it lists the different groups of men who came to support him, demonstrating the Lord's hand in gathering a powerful army to establish David's kingdom, as prophesied in 1 Samuel 16:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'flooded rivers' in my life that seem impossible to cross, and how can I trust God to help me overcome them?
- How can I demonstrate bravery and faith in the face of overwhelming challenges, like the men in this verse?
- What are some 'valleys' in my life where I need to trust God to put my enemies to flight, and how can I apply the principles of this verse to those areas?
- In what ways can I, like David, create a welcoming and supportive community for those who are joining me on my journey with the Lord?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 12:15
These are they that went over Jordan in the first month,.... The month Nisan or Ab; as they must come over Jordan to come to David, since they dwelt on the other side of it: when it had overflown all
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 12:15
These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the west.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
They that went over Jordan, to wit, in Saul’ s time, when, it seems, the enemies of the Israelites had made an inroad, and done some mischiefs to the Israelites beyond Jordan, to whose help these then came. When it had overflown all his banks; as it commonly did about that time. See 4:18 . This is noted either as a description of the time when this was done, it being usual with historians to note the circumstances of great actions; or as an aggravation of the fact. And possibly these, being men of great nimbleness and dexterity, did swim over Jordan, through their ardent desire to help their brethren, and to fight with their enemies. All them of the valleys, i.e. the people that lived in the valleys or deserts beyond Jordan, who, as it seems, when Saul was engaged against the Philistines, took that advantage to fall upon the Israelites beyond Jordan. Toward the east, and toward the west; either, 1. The people that lived more eastward, and remote from Jordan, and those who lived more westward, or nearer to it. Or, 2. Them made they fly several ways, some eastward, some westward, as they saw the way open for them.
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Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
1 Chronicles 12:15 These [are] they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all [them] of the valleys, [both] toward the east, and toward the west.Ver. 15. These are they that went over Jordan.] To help David. Much water could not quench their love. And they put to flight all them of the valleys.] The Philistines, who, having slain Saul, and driven the Israelites out of their habitations, dwelt now in their room; but were soon beaten out by these valiant Gadites. An autem navigio vel natando transierint, non liquet.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
(15) When it had overflown.—A proof of their valour. They did not wait till summer had made the Jordan shallow, but crossed it in spring, when perilously swollen with the rains and the melted snows of Lebanon. (Comp. Joshua 3:15.) In the first month,—March—April; in Heb, A bib or Nisan. Had overflown.—Was fillýng or brimming over.And they put to flight all . . . the valleys.—Literally, and they made all the valleys flee: that is, their inhabitants, who were hostile to their enterprise, both to the sunrise and the sunset, or on both sides of the river.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
Verse 15. In the first month] Perhaps this was the month Nisan, which answers to a part of our March and April. This was probably before the snows on the mountains were melted, just as Jordan began to overflow its banks; or if we allow that it had already overflowed its banks, it made their attempt more hazardous, and afforded additional proof of their heroism.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 12:15
15. in the first month] In Nisan (the month of harvest) when the snow was melting and filling all streams; cp. Joshua 3:15. all them of the valleys] i.e. all inhabitants of the valleys who in the interest of Saul sought to bar their march westward to join David.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 12:15
On the danger of the exploit, see the marginal reference note.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:15
15. These — Namely, these Gadites. The writer thus gives in this verse an instance of their valour.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 12:15
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Through the Bible - Joshua by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God when He performs miracles in our lives. He uses the example of the Israelites crossing the River Jorda |
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In His Presence by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events of Joshua chapters 3 and 4, where the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. He compares this crossing to their previous crossing of |
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How Does God Bring Us In? by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the necessity of fully committing ourselves to God in order to enter into His rest and victory. He draws parallels between the Israelites crossing the swol |
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A Condition of Divine Blessing by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the principle that divine strength and blessings are provided in accordance with our daily needs and responsibilities. He explains that God's grace is suffic |
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Dead or Alive - Rom. 6:8 by Bernard Fell | Bernard Fell preaches on the powerful symbolism of the Jordan River in the Bible, highlighting how it represents death, judgment, and the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and de |
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Exposition on Psalm 114 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the significance of the events in the Bible, such as the crossing of the River Jordan, as both historical accounts and prophetic symbols for future genera |
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Through Jordan by William Booth | William Booth emphasizes the challenges faced in life, comparing them to running with footmen and contending with the swelling of Jordan, symbolizing trials and tribulations. He en |