1 Chronicles 12:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

One time a group of men from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah went to the fortress where David was staying.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:14

and had taken over Bethlehem. David was in his fortress,

1 Chronicles 12:15

Earlier, they had crossed the River Jordan when it flooded, and they chased out the people who lived in the valleys on each side of the river.

1 Chronicles 12:17

David met them outside and said, “If you are coming as friends to fight on my side, then stay and join us. But if you try to turn me over to my enemies, the God our ancestors worshipped will punish you, because I have done nothing wrong.”

1 Chronicles 12:8

Men from the tribe of Gad also joined David at his fortress in the desert and served as his warriors. They were also brave soldiers—fierce as lions and quick as gazelles. They were always prepared to fight with shields and spears.

Psalm 68:27

The small tribe of Benjamin leads the way, followed by the leaders from Judah. Then come the leaders from Zebulun and Naphtali.

Joshua 3:15

until they came to the River Jordan. The water in the river had risen over its banks, as it often does in springtime. But as soon as the feet of the priests touched the water,

1 Samuel 22:4

So he brought his parents to the king of Moab, and they stayed with him while David was in hiding.

1 Samuel 22:7

He told them: Listen to me! You belong to the Benjamin tribe, so if that son of Jesse ever becomes king, he won't give you fields or vineyards. He won't make you officers in charge of thousands or hundreds as I have done.