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1 Chronicles 12 Summary
Mighty Men Gather to David at Ziklag
Men of valor and mighty warriors gather to David at Ziklag while he hides from Saul, coming from many tribes and proving themselves skilled in war. Warriors from Benjamin, Gad, and other tribes join David, with the Spirit moving upon Amasai to declare their loyalty and peace. Massive numbers from all Israel assemble at Hebron—over 340,000 men armed and ready—determined to make David king over all Israel according to the word of the Lord, and they abide with him three days in great celebration.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Chronicles 12:1
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war.”
1 Chronicles 12:18
“Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.”
1 Chronicles 12:38-40
“All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.”
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