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They were fully armed and prepared for battle and completely loyal to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Zebulun 50,000 seasoned troops, equipped for battle with all the weapons of war, to help David with singleness of purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: <i>they were</i> not of double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Zebulun there were fifty thousand who went out to battle, expert in war with all weapons of war, stouthearted men who could keep ranks;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Zebulun, there were fifty thousand who went out in the army, who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped <i>David</i> with an undivided heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, there were 50,000 who went out in the army, who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped David with an undivided heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Of Zebulun, there were 50,000 who went out in the army, who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped <i>David</i> with an undivided heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of Zebulun, there were 50,000 who went out in the army, who could arrange <i>themselves</i> for battle with all kinds of weapons of war and helped <i>David</i> with an undivided heart.<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 Zebulun, there were 50,000 in military service who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped <i>David, men</i> with an undivided heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 who could serve in the army, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, with one purpose to help David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 who could serve in the army, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, with one purpose to help David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, with all manner of instruments of war, fifty thousand, and that could order the battle array, and were not of double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, with all manner of instruments of war, fifty thousand; and that could order the battle array, and were not of double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From Zebulun there were 50,000 experienced soldiers. They were equipped for battle with every kind of weapon. Their loyalty was unquestioned. <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 Zebulun supplied 50,000 experienced troops, trained in the use of every kind of war weapon, in order to help David with undivided loyalty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From Zebulun there were 50,000 warriors who were prepared for battle, equipped with all kinds of weapons, and ready to give their undivided loyalty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array, with all kinds of instruments of war, fifty thousand, to help David and were not of double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, who could keep rank: they were not of double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array with all kinds of instruments of war: fifty thousand who could command and were not of double heart. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, going forth to the host, arranging battle with all instruments of battle, [are] fifty thousand, and keeping rank without a double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of Zebulun, going forth to the host, arranging battle with all instruments of battle, are fifty thousand, and keeping rank without a double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From Zebulon coming forth to the army, setting the battle in array with all the utensils of war, fifty thousand to set in order, with not a heart and a heart.<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 Zabulon such as went forth to battle, and stood in array well appointed with armour for war, there came fifty thousand to his aid, with no double heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, from Zebulun, there were those who went forth to battle, and who were standing in a battle line, prepared with the weapons of warfare; these fifty thousand arrived to assist, without duplicity of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From Zebulun, men fit for military service, set in battle array with every kind of weapon for war: fifty thousand men rallying with a single purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, fifty thousand seasoned troops, equipped for battle with all the weapons of war, to help David with singleness of purpose.<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 children of Naphtali, a thousand officers; and with them were thirty-seven thousand men with shield and spear.<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 tribe of the house of Zabalaun men went out, mighty men of the army, workers of war with all their heart, and with the weapons of their armor, fifty thousand to wage war with those who were divided against the kingdom of David.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, with all manner of instruments of war, fifty thousand; and that could order the battle array, and were not of double heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of Zabulon they that went out to battle, with all weapons of war, <i>were</i> fifty thousand to help David, not weak-handed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-33.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=3950" 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">32</span>From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: miz·zə·ḇu·lūn (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">From Zebulun:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">50,000</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/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·wṣ·’ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">fit for service,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣā·ḇā (N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: ‘ō·rə·ḵê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">trained</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with all kinds</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kə·lê (N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">of weapons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">of war,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: bə·lō- (Prep-b:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">who with one purpose</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: wā·lêḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5737.htm" title="5737: wə·la·‘ă·ḏōr (Conj-w, Prep:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to arrange, as a battle, a vineyard; hence, to muster and so to miss.">were devoted to David.</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.…<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/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16</a></span><br />Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing.<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="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-19</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">1 Chronicles 5:18</a></span><br />The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40</a></span><br />All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">1 Chronicles 8:40</a></span><br />The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11</a></span><br />This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">1 Chronicles 11:21</a></span><br />He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25</a></span><br />He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">2 Chronicles 17:17</a></span><br />From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Isaiah 41:6</a></span><br />Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Jeremiah 46:9</a></span><br />Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.</p><p class="hdg">Expert in war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a></b></br> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: <i>with</i> flattering lips <i>and</i> with a double heart do they speak.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-47.htm">John 1:47</a></b></br> Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-12.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">Double</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-4.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Equipped</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-27.htm">Experienced</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-9.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-48.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Ordering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-22.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Seasoned</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Singleness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-32.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Type</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Undivided</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-11.htm">Weapon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">Zebulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-18.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">David</a> <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Double</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Equipped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Experienced</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Ordering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-5.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Seasoned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-39.htm">Singleness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Type</a> <a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Undivided</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-7.htm">Weapon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">Zebulun</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 located in the northern part of Israel, near the Sea of Galilee. Zebulun's territory was strategically important for trade and military movements. The mention of Zebulun here highlights their loyalty and support for David, which was crucial during his rise to kingship.<p><b>50,000 fit for service:</b><br>The large number of men from Zebulun indicates the tribe's significant contribution to David's forces. This reflects the unity and strength of the tribes of Israel during this period. The number also signifies the tribe's commitment and readiness to support David, a key figure in Israel's history.<p><b>Trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war:</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the military preparedness and versatility of the men from Zebulun. They were not only numerous but also skilled in using various weapons, indicating a well-organized and capable force. This preparedness was essential for the conflicts David faced, including those against Saul and other external threats.<p><b>Who with one purpose were devoted to David:</b><br>The unity and singular focus of the men from Zebulun on supporting David is significant. This devotion reflects the broader acceptance of David as the rightful king of Israel, as prophesied in earlier scriptures (e.g., <a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>). Their loyalty also prefigures the unity and devotion expected of followers of Christ, who is often seen as a type of David in the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Known for their loyalty and military prowess.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, chosen by God to lead His people. At this time, David was consolidating his rule and gathering support from various tribes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gathering_at_hebron.htm">The Gathering at Hebron</a></b><br>This event marks the assembly of warriors from various tribes to support David's kingship, demonstrating unity and commitment to God's chosen leader.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The men of Zebulun were "with one purpose" devoted to David. This unity is crucial in the body of Christ, where believers are called to be of one mind and spirit in serving God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_battle.htm">Preparedness for Battle</a></b><br>Just as the warriors were trained and equipped for physical battle, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared, wearing the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_to_god's_anointed.htm">Loyalty to God's Anointed</a></b><br>The devotion of Zebulun to David reflects the importance of loyalty to God's chosen leaders. In the church, this translates to supporting and praying for those in spiritual leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_plan.htm">Commitment to God's Plan</a></b><br>The tribe's commitment to David signifies a broader commitment to God's plan and purposes. Believers are encouraged to seek and align with God's will in their lives.<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/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/issachar's_tribe's_role_in_israel.htm">What role did Issachar's tribe play in Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</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>(33) <span class= "bld">Expert in war . . .</span> <span class= "ital">Marshalling</span> (or ordering) <span class= "ital">battle with all kinds of weapons of war, and falling into rank</span> (<span class= "ital">la'ad?r</span>, forming in line) without a double heart. The expression "falling into rank" occurs only here and in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm" title="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.">1Chronicles 12:38</a>. Nine MSS. read instead " helping " (<span class= "ital">la'z?r</span>), and the LXX. and Vulg. so translate. The Syriac has "to make war with those who disputed the sovranty of David." The phrase "falling into rank without a heart and a heart," asserts the unwavering fidelity and resolute courage of these warriors of Zebulun (comp. <a href="/psalms/12-3.htm" title="The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaks proud things:">Psalm 12:3</a>, "a speech of smooth things with heart and heart they speak"; they think one thing and say another; are double-minded). The number of warriors assigned to Zebulun and Naphtali has been thought surprising, because these tribes "never played an important part in the history of Israel" (comp., however, <a href="/judges/5-18.htm" title="Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that risked their lives to the death in the high places of the field.">Judges 5:18</a>). The numbers here given are, at all events, not discordant with those of <a href="/numbers/1-31.htm" title="Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.">Numbers 1:31</a>; <a href="/numbers/1-43.htm" title="Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Naphtali, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.">Numbers 1:43</a>; <a href="/numbers/26-27.htm" title="These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, three score thousand and five hundred.">Numbers 26:27</a>; <a href="/numbers/26-50.htm" title="These are the families of Naphtali according to their families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and four hundred.">Numbers 26:50</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Not of double heart</span>. This phrase should be connected closely with the preceding clause, of which it is the termination, the sense being that they were the men to face battle with no doubtful heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-33.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 Zebulun:</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְּבֻל֞וּן</span> <span class="translit">(miz·zə·ḇu·lūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">50,000</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·miš·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fit for service,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹצְאֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wṣ·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trained</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹרְכֵ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·rə·ḵê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set in a, row, arrange, put in order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for battle</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with all kinds</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of weapons</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of war,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who with one purpose</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were devoted to David.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַעֲדֹ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·‘ă·ḏōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5737.htm">Strong's 5737: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange as a battle, a vineyard, to muster, to miss</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:33 Of Zebulun such as were able (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:34" /></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>