Now these were chiefs of David’s mighty men, who strongly supported him in his kingdom, together with all Israel to make him king, according to the word of Adonai, over Israel.
1 Chronicles 12:21 - Tree of Life Version When he went to Ziklag, these from Manasseh joined him—Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, Zillethai, the leaders of thousands that were from Manasseh. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of courage, and [all seven] became commanders in [his] army. American Standard Version (1901) And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host. Common English Bible They helped David against the raiding bands because they were all warriors and officers in the army. Catholic Public Domain Version These offered assistance to David against the robbers. For all were very strong men, and they became leaders in the army. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army. |
Now these were chiefs of David’s mighty men, who strongly supported him in his kingdom, together with all Israel to make him king, according to the word of Adonai, over Israel.
Some from Manasseh went over to David when he went with the Philistines to battle against Saul. But they did not help them because the Philistine rulers after consultation sent him away, saying: “It would cost us our heads if he defected to his master Saul.”
These were the heads of their clans: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, heads of their clans.