1 Chronicles 12:23

New English Translation

The following is a record of the armed warriors who came with their leaders and joined David in Hebron in order to make David king in Saul’s place, in accordance with the Lord’s decree:

Cross References

Genesis 32:3

Jacob sent messengers on ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the region of Edom.

2 Samuel 3:18

Act now! For the Lord has said to David, ‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.’”

1 Chronicles 10:14

He did not seek the Lord’s guidance, so the Lord killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse.

1 Chronicles 11:10

These were the leaders of David’s warriors who helped establish and stabilize his rule over all Israel, in accordance with the Lord’s word.

1 Chronicles 12:24

From Judah came 6,800 trained warriors carrying shields and spears.

Psalm 2:6

“I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons.”

1 Samuel 16:3

Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you should do. You will anoint for me the one I point out to you.”