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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, who was chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza, the Reubenite leader who had thirty men with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a leader of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite (a chief of the Reubenites) and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty [heroes] with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and 30 with him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Adina (son of Shiza) from the tribe of Reuben (who was leader of the tribe of Reuben and had his own group of thirty soldiers),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Shiza the Reubenite's son Adina, a leader of the descendants of Reuben, along with thirty others with him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, leader of the Reubenites and the thirty warriors with him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite (a chief of the Reubenites), and thirty with him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, head of the Reubenites, and thirty by him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, head of the Reubenites, and by him thirty,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, head to the Reubenites, and with him thirty,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Adina the son of Siza a Rubenite the prince of the Rubenites, and thirty with him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Adina, the son of Shiza, a Reubenite, the leader of the Reubenites, and thirty who were with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and, in addition to the Thirty, Adina, son of Shiza, the Reubenite, chief of the tribe of Reuben;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, a leader of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shara the Reubenite, of the house of Reubenites, and he was a captain over thirty men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Edinu, son of Shara, from the tribe of the house of Rubil, he is Chief of the tribe of the house of Rubil, and he was authorized over thirty men.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Adina son of Saeza, a chief of Ruben, and thirty with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-42.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=3615" 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/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">41</span>Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai, <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5721.htm" title="5721: ‘ă·ḏî·nā (N-proper-ms) -- A Reubenite. From adiyn; effeminacy; Adina, an Israelite.">Adina</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7877.htm" title="7877: šî·zā (N-proper-ms) -- A Reubenite. Of unknown derivation; Shiza, an Is.">of Shiza</a> <a href="/hebrew/7206.htm" title="7206: hā·r·’ū·ḇê·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Reuben. Patronymic from r'uwben; a Reubenite or descendant of Reuben.">the Reubenite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/7206.htm" title="7206: lā·r·’ū·ḇê·nî (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Reuben. Patronymic from r'uwben; a Reubenite or descendant of Reuben.">of the Reubenites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·wō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">and the thirty</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘ā·lāw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">with him,</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite,…<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="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<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_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">1 Chronicles 2:16</a></span><br />Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">1 Chronicles 27:18</a></span><br />over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-10.htm">1 Samuel 16:10-13</a></span><br />Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.” / And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-13.htm">1 Samuel 17:13-14</a></span><br />The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. / And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6</a></span><br />And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">2 Samuel 21:17</a></span><br />But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-22.htm">2 Samuel 2:22-23</a></span><br />Once again, Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I show my face to your brother Joab?” / But Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10-11</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12-13</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">1 Chronicles 19:8-9</a></span><br />On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-6.htm">Reubenite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-26.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Reubenite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite</b><br>Adina is mentioned as a warrior of notable rank, indicating his importance among David's mighty men. The name Adina means "delicate" or "slender," which contrasts with his role as a warrior. Shiza, his father, is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting that Adina's prominence is due to his own achievements. The Reubenites were descendants of Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, who lost his birthright due to his transgression (<a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a>). This background highlights the redemption and valor found in Adina's leadership, despite the tribe's earlier failings.<p><b>chief of the Reubenites</b><br>Adina's position as chief signifies his leadership and authority within the tribe of Reuben. This role would have required significant military and administrative skills, as well as the respect of his peers. The Reubenites, settled east of the Jordan River, were often involved in conflicts due to their geographical location. Adina's leadership would have been crucial in maintaining the tribe's security and influence. His role as chief also reflects the tribal structure of ancient Israel, where each tribe had its own leaders and warriors.<p><b>and the thirty with him</b><br>The "thirty" refers to a group of elite warriors who served King David. This group, sometimes called "David's Mighty Men," was renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. The number thirty is symbolic, representing a complete and formidable unit, though the actual number may have varied. These warriors were crucial in establishing and defending David's kingdom, and their loyalty and prowess were legendary. The mention of "the thirty" alongside Adina underscores his inclusion in this distinguished group, highlighting his valor and the trust placed in him by David. This connection to David's mighty men also foreshadows the unity and strength found in the body of Christ, where each member plays a vital role in the spiritual battles faced by the church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/adina.htm">Adina</a></b><br>A leader among the Reubenites, noted for his bravery and leadership. His name means "delicate" or "slender" in Hebrew, which contrasts with his role as a warrior.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shiza.htm">Shiza</a></b><br>The father of Adina, mentioned here to establish lineage and tribal affiliation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_reubenites.htm">The Reubenites</a></b><br>One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. They settled on the east side of the Jordan River.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This passage is part of a larger section listing the mighty men who supported King David. These warriors were known for their valor and loyalty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/thirty_with_him.htm">Thirty with him</a></b><br>Refers to the group of warriors led by Adina, highlighting his leadership and the strength of his contingent.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_legacy.htm">Leadership and Legacy</a></b><br>Adina's mention as a chief among the Reubenites highlights the importance of leadership within a community. His legacy is tied to his ability to lead and inspire others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_unity.htm">Strength in Unity</a></b><br>The phrase "thirty with him" underscores the power of unity and teamwork. In the body of Christ, working together enhances our effectiveness in fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Understanding one's heritage, as seen in the mention of Shiza and the Reubenites, can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Christians are encouraged to find their identity in Christ and their spiritual heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_commitment.htm">Courage and Commitment</a></b><br>Adina's role as a warrior reflects the courage and commitment required to stand firm in faith. Believers are called to be spiritually vigilant and courageous in their walk with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jechoniah's_father__josiah_or_jehoiakim.htm">Who was the father of Jechoniah? Josiah (Matthew 1:11) Jeholakim (I Chronicles 3:16)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joab's_role_fit_other_timelines.htm">How do we reconcile the role of Joab in 1 Chronicles 11:6 with other biblical narratives that present different leadership structures and timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) <span class= "bld">A captain of the Reubenites</span> (or, <span class= "ital">chief;</span> Heb., <span class= "ital">head</span>) <span class= "bld">and thirty with him</span> (besides him).--Literally, <span class= "ital">upon him.</span> So LXX. Syriac reads "and he was commanding thirty men," which gives the apparent meaning of the verse. If, as seems likely, the "thirty" were the officers of David's guard of six hundred warriors (<a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm" title="Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went wherever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he declined to go forth.">1Samuel 23:13</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/30-10.htm" title="But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred stayed behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.">1Samuel 30:10</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm" title="And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.">2Samuel 15:18</a>), called "the mighty men," or heroes (<a href="/2_samuel/10-7.htm" title="And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.">2Samuel 10:7</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm" title="And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.">2Samuel 20:7</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm" title="But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.">1Kings 1:8</a>). each captain would lead about twenty men. Adina's corps is mentioned perhaps as being larger than usual. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 42.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thirty with him</span>. The Hebrew preposition here translated "with" appears thus, <span class="hebrew">זְעָלָיו</span>, and will naturally translate "and in addition to him." As he was a captain, this addendum may probably refer to those over whom he was captain, and whom he brought in his train, and who were possibly themselves officers. As the writer of Chronicles indicates no difference, nor any sense of a change of persons enumerated, when he has reached (ver. 41) Uriah the Hittite, it would all the rather be consistent with his own superscription when (ver. 26) he proposes to set forth simply "the valiant men of the armies" without confining their number to the "thirty." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-42.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">Adina</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדִינָ֨א</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏî·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5721.htm">Strong's 5721: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adina -- a Reubenite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Shiza</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁיזָ֜א</span> <span class="translit">(šî·zā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7877.htm">Strong's 7877: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shiza -- a Reubenite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Reubenite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֽאוּבֵנִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·r·’ū·ḇê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7206.htm">Strong's 7206: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reubenites -- a Reubenite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chief</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֛אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Reubenites,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרֽאוּבֵנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lā·r·’ū·ḇê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7206.htm">Strong's 7206: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reubenites -- a Reubenite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the thirty</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלוֹשִֽׁים׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·wō·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">with him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָלָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:42 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-43.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:43"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:43" /></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>