1 Chronicles 12:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the stronghold unto David.

Bible in Basic English

And some of the children of Benjamin and Judah came to David in his strong place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And there came also of the men of Benjamin, and of Juda to the hold, in which David abode.

Free Bible Version

Some others from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah also came to join David at the stronghold.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there came of the children of Beniamin, and Iudah to the hold vnto Dauid,

King James (Authorized) Version

And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David.

Translation for Translators

Some other men from the tribe of Benjamin and from Judah also came to David in his fortress.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Some of the men of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David.

Noah Webster Bible

And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold to David.

World English Bible

Some of the children of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David.

Young's Literal Translation

And there come of the sons of Benjamin and Judah unto the stronghold to David,

Context

The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag

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.”

Summary

In this verse, it describes the gathering of warriors from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah to join David at Ziklag. These warriors were skilled in using both hands for battle, indicating their exceptional strength and readiness for combat. Their loyalty and commitment to David as the future king of Israel are evident in their swift response to his call for support. This verse highlights the importance of unity and solidarity among God's people, showcasing the faithfulness and dedication of those who stood by David during challenging times.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And there fell some of Manasseh to David,.... Of the tribe of Manasseh; they took his part, and on his side, and joined him: when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle; which was a strong proof of their cordial attachment to him: but they helped them not: the Philistines; neither David nor his men, nor the Manassites that joined them: for the lords of the Philistines, upon advisement; counsel taken among themselves: sent him away; that is, David and his men: saying, he will fall to his master Saul, to the jeopardy of our heads; meaning, that he would go off with his troops to Saul, and betray them into his hands, and with their heads make his peace with him, see Sa1 29:4.