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Verse 12

1 Chronicles 12:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,

American Standard Version (1901)

Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Bible in Basic English

Ezer their chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Ezer the chief, Obdias the second, Eliab the third,

Free Bible Version

Ezer the was the leader, Obadiah (second), Eliab (third),

Geneva Bible 1599

Ezer the chiefe, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

King James (Authorized) Version

Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Translation for Translators

Ezer was their leader. Next in command was Obadiah. Next was Eliab.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There were Ezer the leader, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Noah Webster Bible

Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

World English Bible

Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Young's Literal Translation

Ezer the head, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Context

The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag

⁸Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:⁹Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,¹⁰Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,

Summary

This verse lists the mighty warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was still an outlaw, showing their unwavering loyalty and support for him. These warriors were skilled in battle and equipped with shields and spears, ready to fight alongside David. Their dedication to David foreshadows the unity and strength that would later characterize David's reign as king over Israel. This verse highlights the importance of loyalty, bravery, and unity in the face of adversity, illustrating the qualities of true companionship and brotherhood.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And there came of the men of Benjamin, and of Judah,.... Besides those before mentioned, Ch1 12:2, to the hold unto David; the same as in Ch1 12:8.

1 Chronicles 12:9

The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag

⁸Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:⁹Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,¹⁰Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,

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Berean Standard Bible

Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,

American Standard Version (1901)

Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Bible in Basic English

Ezer their chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Ezer the chief, Obdias the second, Eliab the third,

Free Bible Version

Ezer the was the leader, Obadiah (second), Eliab (third),

Geneva Bible 1599

Ezer the chiefe, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

King James (Authorized) Version

Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Translation for Translators

Ezer was their leader. Next in command was Obadiah. Next was Eliab.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There were Ezer the leader, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Noah Webster Bible

Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

World English Bible

Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Young's Literal Translation

Ezer the head, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,