1 Chronicles 12:23

New Century Version

These are the numbers of the soldiers ready for battle who joined David at Hebron. They came to help turn the kingdom of Saul over to David, just as the Lord had said.

Cross References

Genesis 32:3

Jacob’s brother Esau was living in the area called Seir in the country of Edom. Jacob sent messengers to Esau,

2 Samuel 3:18

Now do it! The Lord said of David, ‘Through my servant David, I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and all their enemies.’ ”

1 Chronicles 10:14

instead of asking the Lord. This is why the Lord put Saul to death and gave the kingdom to Jesse’s son David.

1 Chronicles 11:10

This is a list of the leaders over David’s warriors who helped make David’s kingdom strong. All the people of Israel also supported David’s kingdom. These heroes and all the people of Israel made David king, just as the Lord had promised.

1 Chronicles 12:24

There were sixty-eight hundred men with their weapons from Judah. They carried shields and spears.

Psalm 2:6

He says, “I have appointed my own king to rule in Jerusalem on my holy mountain, Zion.”

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you continue to feel sorry for Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. Fill your container with olive oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse who lives in Bethlehem, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. Then I will tell you what to do. You must appoint the one I show you.”