1 Chronicles 12:23

New International Reader's Version

Large numbers of men came to David at Hebron. They were prepared for battle. They came to hand Saul’s kingdom over to him, just as the Lord had said. Here are the numbers of the men who came.

Cross References

Genesis 32:3

Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau. Esau lived in the land of Seir. It was also called the country of Edom.

2 Samuel 3:18

Now do it! The Lord made a promise to David. He said, ‘I will rescue my people Israel from the power of the Philistines. I will also rescue them from all their enemies. I will rescue them through my servant David.’ ”

1 Chronicles 10:14

He didn’t ask the Lord for advice. So the Lord put him to death. He turned the kingdom over to David. David was the son of Jesse.

1 Chronicles 11:10

The chiefs of David’s mighty warriors and the whole community of Israel helped David greatly. They helped him become king over the entire land. That’s exactly what the Lord had promised him.

1 Chronicles 12:24

The men from Judah carried shields and spears. They were prepared for battle. The total number of them was 6,800.

Psalm 2:6

He says to them, “I have placed my king on my holy mountain of Zion.”

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you be filled with sorrow because of Saul? I have refused to have him as king over Israel. Fill your animal horn with olive oil and go on your way. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. Then I will show you what to do. You must anoint for me the one I point out to you.”