1 Chronicles 12:23

Easy To Read Version

These are the numbers of the men that came to David at the town of Hebron. These men were ready for war. They came to give Saul’s kingdom to David. That is what the Lord said would happen. This is their number:

Cross References

Genesis 32:3

Jacob’s brother Esau was living in the area called Seir. This area was the hill country of Edom. [190] Jacob sent messengers to Esau.

2 Samuel 3:18

Now do it! The Lord was talking about David when he said, ‘I will save my people the Israelites from the Philistines and all their other enemies. I will do this through my servant David.’”

1 Chronicles 10:14

instead of asking the Lord. That is why the Lord killed Saul and gave the kingdom to Jesse’s son David.

1 Chronicles 11:10

This is a list of the leaders over David’s special soldiers. These heroes became very powerful with David in his kingdom. They and all the people of Israel supported David and made him king. It happened just like God had promised.

1 Chronicles 12:24

From the family group of Judah there were 6,800 men ready for war. They carried shields and spears.

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you feel sorry for Saul? You are feeling sorry for him, even after I told you that I refuse to let Saul be the king of Israel! Fill your horn [141] with oil and go to Bethlehem. I am sending you to a man named Jesse. Jesse lives in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be the new king.”

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. Then I will show you what to do. You must anoint [143] the person I show you.”