2 Samuel 18:1

New International Reader's Version

David brought together the men with him. He appointed commanders of thousands over some of them. He appointed commanders of hundreds over the others.

Cross References

Exodus 17:9

Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men. Then go out and fight against the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill. I’ll stand there holding the walking stick God gave me.”

Exodus 18:21

But choose men of ability from all the people. They must have respect for God. You must be able to trust them. They must not try to get money by cheating others. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Exodus 18:25

He chose men of ability from the whole community of Israel. He made them leaders of the people. They became officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Numbers 31:14

Moses was angry with the officers of the army who had returned from the battle. Some of them were the commanders of thousands of men. Others were the commanders of hundreds.

Deuteronomy 20:9

The officers will finish speaking to the army. When they do, they’ll appoint commanders over it.

Joshua 8:10

Early the next morning Joshua brought together his army. He and the leaders of Israel marched in front of them to Ai.

1 Samuel 22:7

Saul said to them, “Men of Benjamin, listen to me! Do you think Jesse’s son will give all of you fields and vineyards? Do you think he’ll make some of you commanders of thousands of men? Do you think he’ll make the rest of you commanders of hundreds?

1 Samuel 8:12

He’ll choose some of your sons to be commanders of thousands of men. Some will be commanders of fifties. Others will have to plow his fields and gather his crops. Still others will have to make weapons of war and parts for his chariots.