1 Chronicles 12:25
1 Chronicles 12:25 in Multiple Translations
From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.
Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.
Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valor for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.
Seven thousand, one hundred of the children of Simeon, great men of war;
From the tribe of Simeon, 7,100 strong warriors.
Of the children of Simeon valiant men of warre, seuen thousand and an hundreth.
Of the sons of Simeon, mighty ones of valour for the host, [are] seven thousand and a hundred.
Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valor for the war: seven thousand one hundred.
Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valor for war, seven thousand and one hundred.
Of the sons of Simeon valiant men for war, seven thousand one hundred.
There were 7,100 men from the tribe of Simeon. They were all strong warriors trained to fight battles.
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1 Chronicles 12:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
יְהוּדָ֔ה
נֹשְׂאֵ֥י
צִנָּ֖ה
וָ/רֹ֑מַח
שֵׁ֧שֶׁת
אֲלָפִ֛ים
וּ/שְׁמוֹנֶ֥ה
מֵא֖וֹת
חֲלוּצֵ֥י
צָבָֽא
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
נֹשְׂאֵ֥י
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal
צִנָּ֖ה
tsinnâh
H6793
hook
N-fs
וָ/רֹ֑מַח
rômach
H7420
spear
Conj | N-ms
שֵׁ֧שֶׁת
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
אֲלָפִ֛ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁמוֹנֶ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲלוּצֵ֥י
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Qal-Inf-c
צָבָֽא
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 12:25
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
נֹשְׂאֵ֥י
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
צִנָּ֖ה
tsinnâh
H6793
"hook"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for shield refers to a protective device used in battle, like a buckler. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's protection, as in Psalm 5:12. The word also means cold, as in piercing or biting.
Definition: 1) something piercing, hook, barb 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; Psalms 5:13; Psalms 35:2.
וָ/רֹ֑מַח
rômach
H7420
"spear"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a spear or lance, especially the iron point. It is translated as buckler, javelin, lancet, or spear in the KJV Bible.
Definition: spear, lance
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: buckler, javelin, lancet, spear. See also: Numbers 25:7; 2 Chronicles 25:5; Jeremiah 46:4.
שֵׁ֧שֶׁת
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
אֲלָפִ֛ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
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.
וּ/שְׁמוֹנֶ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
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.
חֲלוּצֵ֥י
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
צָבָֽא
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 12:25
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Context — David’s Army Grows at Hebron
23Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:
24From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.
25From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.
26From Levi: 4,600, 27including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men,1 Chronicles 12:25 Summary
This verse tells us that 7,100 brave and strong men from the tribe of Simeon joined David's army at Hebron. These men were ready to fight and defend their new king, just like the men from Judah who are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:24. This shows us that God is gathering His people together to achieve great things, just as He promised in Genesis 49:10. We can learn from the example of the men from Simeon by being brave, loyal, and ready to serve God and His leaders, as seen in Romans 12:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible record the specific numbers of men from each tribe who came to David at Hebron?
The Bible records these numbers to emphasize God's faithfulness in gathering the tribes of Israel to David, as promised in 1 Samuel 16:13, and to highlight the military strength and unity of the kingdom under his leadership, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:23.
What does it mean that the men from Simeon were 'mighty men of valor'?
The phrase 'mighty men of valor' refers to men who were strong, courageous, and skilled in battle, much like the men described in 1 Samuel 16:18, who were known for their bravery and military prowess.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section, 1 Chronicles 12:1-40, which describes the gathering of the tribes of Israel to David at Hebron, demonstrating God's fulfillment of His promise to establish David as king over all Israel, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:1-5.
What can we learn from the tribe of Simeon's contribution to David's army?
The tribe of Simeon's contribution teaches us about the importance of unity, loyalty, and courage in following God's leaders, as seen in Hebrews 13:17, where we are encouraged to obey and submit to our spiritual leaders.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'ready for battle' in my own spiritual journey, and how can I prepare myself for the challenges ahead?
- How can I, like the men from Simeon, demonstrate courage and valor in the face of adversity, trusting in God's power and provision?
- In what ways can I contribute to the 'army' of God, using my unique gifts and abilities to advance His kingdom, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11?
- What role does unity play in achieving spiritual victory, and how can I work to build unity among my fellow believers, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:3-6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 12:25
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 12:23].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 12:25
The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:25
(25) Mighty men of valour for the war.—Rather, for warfare, or military service.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 12:25
25. Simeon] The most southerly of the tribes (1 Chronicles 4:24-31). The tribes are mentioned in order from South to North.