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href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were expressly named to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were designated by name to come and make David king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh, 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From half the tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From half the tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From half of the tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The half-tribe of Manasseh supplied 18,000, who had been appointed specifically to come and establish David as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the half tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to come and make David king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.<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 the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were expressed by name, to come and make David king.<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 the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh: eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king. <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 the half of the tribe of Manasseh [are] eighteen thousand, who have been defined by name, to come to cause David to reign.<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 the half of the tribe of Manasseh are eighteen thousand, who have been defined by name, to come in to cause David to reign.<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 half the tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand who were distinguished by names, to come to make David king.<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 the half tribe of Manasses, eighteen thousand, every one by their names, came to make David king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And out of the one half tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand, each by their names, went forth so that they might appoint David as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh: eighteen thousand, designated by name to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the half-tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand, who were expressly named to come and make David king.<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 Issachar, men who had understanding in their times, who did good and upright deeds before the LORD; their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren did whatever they were commanded.<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 half tribe of Menashe, eighteen thousand men, for they were called by names, and those came first to appoint David in the Kingdom<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 the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the half-tribe of Manasse, eighteen thousand, even <i>those</i> who were named by name, to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-31.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=3932" 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">30</span>From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ū·mê·ḥă·ṣî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">From the half-tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Manasseh:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: šə·mō·w·nāh (Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth.">18,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></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/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5344.htm" title="5344: niq·qə·ḇū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To puncture. A primitive root; to puncture, literally or figuratively.">designated</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šê·mō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">by name</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">to come</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">and make David</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: lə·ham·lîḵ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">king.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><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.…<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/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="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<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="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14</a></span><br />and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.<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/12-40.htm">1 Chronicles 12:40</a></span><br />And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a></span><br />When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">2 Samuel 3:17-18</a></span><br />Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></span><br />Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">1 Chronicles 29:24</a></span><br />All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.</p><p class="hdg">the half tribe</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Joshua 17:1-18</a></b></br> There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he <i>was</i> the firstborn of Joseph; <i>to wit</i>, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">Defined</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">Designated</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-17.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">Expressed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-21.htm">Expressly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-71.htm">Half</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-71.htm">Half-Tribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-34.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Mentioned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-10.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-80.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">Defined</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">Designated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">Expressed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">Expressly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Half</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Half-Tribe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">Mentioned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Tribe</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'; </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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>From the half-tribe of Manasseh:</b><br>The tribe of Manasseh was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh. This tribe was unique in that it was divided, with half settling on the east side of the Jordan River and the other half on the west. The mention of the "half-tribe" here refers to those on the western side. This division is significant as it highlights the unity among the tribes despite geographical separation. The involvement of Manasseh in supporting David signifies a broader acceptance of his kingship across Israel, transcending regional divisions.<p><b>18,000 designated by name:</b><br>The specific number of 18,000 men indicates a substantial commitment from the half-tribe of Manasseh. Being "designated by name" suggests a formal and deliberate selection process, emphasizing the organized and intentional support for David. This reflects the seriousness with which the tribes approached the establishment of David's rule, ensuring that those who came were committed and recognized leaders or warriors.<p><b>To come and make David king:</b><br>This phrase underscores the purpose of their gathering: to establish David as king. David's rise to kingship was a fulfillment of God's promise and anointing through the prophet Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>). The support from various tribes, including Manasseh, was crucial in consolidating his rule over all Israel. This act of making David king is a pivotal moment in biblical history, as David's reign is often seen as a type of Christ's eternal kingship, with David's kingdom foreshadowing the coming of the Messiah, who would establish an everlasting kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/half-tribe_of_manasseh.htm">Half-Tribe of Manasseh</a></b><br>This refers to one of the tribes of Israel, specifically the half that settled on the west side of the Jordan River. The tribe of Manasseh was one of the two sons of Joseph, and it played a significant role in the history of Israel.<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. David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his heart for God and his leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/coronation_of_david.htm">Coronation of David</a></b><br>This event marks the unification of the tribes of Israel under David's kingship. It signifies a pivotal moment in Israel's history where God's chosen leader is recognized by the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_leadership.htm">Unity in Leadership</a></b><br>The gathering of the tribes to make David king illustrates the importance of unity under God-appointed leadership. In our lives, we should seek to unify under Christ, our ultimate King.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The recognition of David as king by the tribes, including the half-tribe of Manasseh, demonstrates God's sovereign plan unfolding. Trust in God's timing and His plans for leadership in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_anointed.htm">Commitment to God's Anointed</a></b><br>The 18,000 men from Manasseh were designated by name, showing their commitment to God's chosen leader. We are called to commit ourselves to Christ and His mission with the same dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_each_tribe.htm">Role of Each Tribe</a></b><br>Each tribe had a role in establishing David's kingship, reminding us that every believer has a part to play in God's kingdom. Seek to understand and fulfill your role in the body of Christ.<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/evidence_of_hiram_aiding_david's_palace.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 - Is there historical evidence for King Hiram of Tyre supplying David with materials and builders for his palace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chronicles_13_4-12__divine_vs._natural_war.htm">2 Chronicles 13:4-12 - How can the divine intervention claimed here be reconciled with naturalistic or historical explanations of warfare?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_obed_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed in the Bible?</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>(31) <span class= "bld">Which were expressed by name.</span>--See the same phrase, <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm" title="And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endures for ever;">1Chronicles 16:41</a>; <a href="/numbers/1-17.htm" title="And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:">Numbers 1:17</a>. Literally it is <span class= "ital">pricked down,</span> or entered in a list, <span class= "ital">by names</span>. The men had been levied by the tribal chiefs, and enrolled in lists for this particular service.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="accented">West</span> Manasseh is here treated of. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-31.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 the half-tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵחֲצִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Manasseh:</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">18,000</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוֹנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8083.htm">Strong's 8083: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cardinal number, eight, eighth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">designated</span><br /><span class="heb">נִקְּבוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(niq·qə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> </span><span class="str2">To puncture</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by name</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׁמ֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šê·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to come</span><br /><span class="heb">לָב֖וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and make David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַמְלִ֥יךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ham·lîḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:31 Of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:32" /></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>