1 Chronicles 12:39

Conservative English Version

The soldiers stayed in Hebron three days, eating and drinking what their relatives had prepared for them.

Cross References

Genesis 26:30

Isaac gave a big feast for them, and everyone ate and drank.

Genesis 31:54

Jacob killed an animal and offered it as a sacrifice there on the mountain, and he invited his men to eat with him. After the meal they spent the night on the mountain.

Genesis 49:10

You will have power and rule until nations obey you and come bringing gifts.

2 Samuel 19:42

The people of Judah answered, "Why are you so angry? We are the king's relatives. He didn't give us any food, and we didn't take anything for ourselves!"

2 Samuel 6:19

He gave all the men and women in the crowd a small loaf of bread, some meat, and a handful of raisins, and everyone went home.

1 Chronicles 11:10

The LORD had promised that David would become king, and so everyone in Israel gave David their support. Certain warriors also helped keep his kingdom strong.

1 Chronicles 12:38

All of these soldiers voluntarily came to Hebron because they wanted David to become king of Israel. In fact, everyone in Israel wanted the same thing.

1 Chronicles 12:40

Other Israelites from as far away as the territories of Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali brought cattle and sheep to slaughter for food. They also brought donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen that were loaded down with flour, dried figs, wine, and olive oil. Everyone in Israel was very happy.