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href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Naphtali 1,000 commanders with whom were 37,000 men armed with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Naphtali <i>there were</i> a thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of Naphtali there were 1,000 captains, and with them 37,000 with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And of Naphtali <i>there were</i> 1,000 captains, and with them 37,000 with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of Naphtali <i>there were</i> 1,000 commanders, and with them 37,000 with large shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Naphtali, <i>there were</i> 1,000 captains, and with them 37,000 [of the rank and file armed] with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From Naphtali there were 1,000 commanders. With them were 37,000 who fought with shields and spears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The tribe of Naphtali supplied 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 troops armed with shields and spears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From Naphtali there were 1,000 officers, along with 37,000 men carrying shields and spears. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty-seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of Naphtali: one thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty-seven thousand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And of Naphtali, one thousand heads, and with them, with buckler and spear, [are] thirty-seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And of Naphtali, a thousand heads, and with them, with target and spear, are thirty and seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from Naphtali a thousand chiefs, and with them with shield and spear, thirty and seven thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And of Nephtali, a thousand leaders: and with them seven and thirty thousand, furnished with shield and spear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And from Naphtali, there were one thousand leaders; and with them were thirty-seven thousand, prepared with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From Naphtali: one thousand captains, and with them, armed with shield and lance, thirty-seven thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Naphtali, a thousand commanders, with whom there were thirty-seven thousand armed with shield and spear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And of the Danites, expert in war, twenty-eight thousand and six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from the sons of Naphtali, one thousand Princes, and there were men with them holding shields and spears, thirtyseven thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of Nephthali a thousand captains, and with them <i>men</i> with shields and spears, thirty-seven thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3961" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">David's Army Grows at Hebron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: ū·min·nap̄·tā·lî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">From Naphtali:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rîm (N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">1,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">commanders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mā·hem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">accompanied</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">by 37,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: wə·šiḇ·‘āh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6793.htm" title="6793: bə·ṣin·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- A hook, a, shield, cold. Feminine of tsen; a hook; also a shield; also cold.">men with shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: wa·ḥă·nîṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">and spear.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a></span><br />Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a></span><br />Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">2 Chronicles 30:11</a></span><br />Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Psalm 60:7</a></span><br />Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8</a></span><br />Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-16.htm">Mark 3:16-19</a></span><br />These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a></span><br />When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Spearmen</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">Spears</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Target</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-39.htm">Thirty-Seven</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-19.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Spearmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Spears</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">Target</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-7.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/ezra/2-65.htm">Thirty-Seven</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-5.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This tribe was allocated land in the northern part of Israel, near the Sea of Galilee. The region was known for its fertile land and strategic location, which often made it a target for invaders. In biblical history, Naphtali is noted for its warriors and its role in various battles, including those led by Barak and Deborah in the Book of Judges.<p><b>1,000 commanders:</b><br>The mention of 1,000 commanders indicates a well-organized military structure within the tribe of Naphtali. This reflects the tribe's readiness and ability to mobilize a significant force. In ancient Israel, military leaders were often chosen for their experience, wisdom, and ability to lead men in battle. The large number of commanders suggests a substantial population and a strong commitment to the cause of supporting David as king.<p><b>Accompanied by 37,000 men:</b><br>The large number of men accompanying the commanders highlights the tribe's strength and willingness to support David. This substantial force demonstrates the unity and loyalty of the tribe of Naphtali to the anointed king. In the context of 1 Chronicles, these men were part of the larger assembly of Israelite warriors who came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel, fulfilling God's promise to David.<p><b>With shield and spear:</b><br>The mention of shield and spear indicates that these men were well-armed and prepared for battle. The shield was a common defensive weapon in ancient warfare, providing protection against arrows and other projectiles, while the spear was a versatile offensive weapon. This phrase underscores the readiness and capability of Naphtali's warriors, emphasizing their preparedness to defend and support David's kingship. The imagery of shield and spear also connects to the broader biblical theme of God as a shield and protector for His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe was known for its warriors and played a significant role in Israel's military history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/commanders.htm">Commanders</a></b><br>The leaders or officers of the tribe of Naphtali, responsible for organizing and leading the troops in battle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/3/37,000_men.htm">37,000 Men</a></b><br>The number of warriors from the tribe of Naphtali who were equipped with shields and spears, ready for battle. This indicates the tribe's significant contribution to David's army.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shield_and_spear.htm">Shield and Spear</a></b><br>Common weapons of ancient warfare, symbolizing readiness and defense. The mention of these weapons highlights the preparedness and capability of Naphtali's warriors.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_army.htm">David's Army</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the gathering of forces to support David as king over all Israel. This event marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as tribes unite under David's leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The gathering of the tribes under David's leadership demonstrates the importance of unity in achieving God's purposes. Believers today are called to unite in Christ for the advancement of His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_spiritual_battle.htm">Preparedness for Spiritual Battle</a></b><br>Just as the men of Naphtali were equipped with shields and spears, Christians are called to put on the full armor of God (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>) to stand firm against spiritual challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The role of the commanders highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders in the church are called to guide and equip others for service and spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contribution_to_god's_work.htm">Contribution to God's Work</a></b><br>Every tribe and individual had a role in supporting David. Similarly, every believer has a unique contribution to make in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The commitment of Naphtali's warriors to David reflects the faithfulness required of believers in serving Christ, even when it demands sacrifice and courage.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_1_samuel_4_on_eli's_sons.htm">Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_sam_18_10__how_can_god_send_an_evil_spirit.htm">1 Samuel 18:10: How can an 'evil spirit from God' coexist with the belief in a loving deity, and does this contradict other scriptural portrayals of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_insist_on_one_worship_site_in_deut._12_5.htm">In Deuteronomy 12:5, why does the text insist on a single worship location when Israel's central sanctuary seems to have varied or been established later in Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">Spear</span> (<span class= "ital">h?nith</span>).--A different word from that in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm" title="The children of Judah that bore shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war.">1Chronicles 12:24</a> (<span class= "ital">romah</span>). Perhaps the former was thrown, the latter thrust.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 34-36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Naphtali, Dan</span>, and <span class="cmt_word">Asher</span> all show to advantage, in number at all events. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">From Naphtali:</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִנַּפְתָּלִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min·nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">1,000</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commanders,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">accompanied</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמָּהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">by 37,000</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirty, thirtieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men with shield</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצִנָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣin·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6793.htm">Strong's 6793: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hook, a, shield, cold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spear.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲנִ֔ית</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lance</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">1 Chronicles 12:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:34 Of Naphtali one thousand captains and (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>