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Elzabad was ninth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Johanan eighth, Elzabad ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Johanan eighth, Elzabad ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Johanan eighth, Elzabad ninth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The eighth was Johanan. The ninth was Elzabad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Johanan eighth, Elzabad ninth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<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 />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzebad the ninth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Johanan eighth, Elzabad ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Johanan eighth, Elzabad ninth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yokhanan the eighth, Elizabar the ninth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Joanan the eighth, Eleazer the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-12.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=3750" 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">The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh, <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3076.htm" title="3076: yō·w·ḥā·nān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and chanan; Jehovah-favored; Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites.">Johanan</a> <a href="/hebrew/8066.htm" title="8066: haš·šə·mî·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Eighth (an ord. number). From shmoneh; eight.">the eighth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/443.htm" title="443: ’el·zā·ḇāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- God has given, two Isr. From 'el and zabad; God has bestowed; Elzabad, the name of two Israelites.">Elzabad</a> <a href="/hebrew/8671.htm" title="8671: hat·tə·šî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ninth (an ord. number). Ord. From tesha'; ninth.">the ninth,</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Jeremiah the tenth, and Machbanai the eleventh.…<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/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</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. / 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. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a></span><br />Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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/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/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16-18</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15-17</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / 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="/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="/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7-14</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 of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">1 Chronicles 19:8-15</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. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26-47</a></span><br />Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/24-12.htm">Eighth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Elzabad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Elza'bad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Joha'nan</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-3.htm">Ninth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-10.htm">Eighth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Elzabad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Elza'bad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/ezra/8-12.htm">Joha'nan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-11.htm">Ninth</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>Johanan the eighth</b><br>Johanan is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with leaders or warriors. The name means "Yahweh is gracious," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names that emphasize God's attributes. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/12.htm">1 Chronicles 12</a>, Johanan is listed among the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag. This period was a time of transition and consolidation for David as he gathered support to establish his rule over Israel. The mention of Johanan as the "eighth" suggests a structured order among the warriors, indicating a well-organized group. This organization reflects the military precision and loyalty that David inspired among his followers, which was crucial for his eventual success as king.<p><b>Elzabad the ninth</b><br>Elzabad, meaning "God has given," is another warrior listed among David's supporters. The designation as the "ninth" again points to the ordered arrangement of these men, highlighting the importance of each individual's role within the group. Elzabad's inclusion in this list underscores the diverse backgrounds of those who rallied to David's cause, as these men came from various tribes and regions. This diversity is significant, as it prefigures the unification of Israel under David's leadership. The gathering of these warriors can be seen as a type of the gathering of believers to Christ, who unites people from all walks of life into one body. The loyalty and dedication of these men to David foreshadow the commitment expected of followers of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/johanan.htm">Johanan</a></b><br>Mentioned as the eighth in the list of warriors who joined David at Ziklag. His name means "Yahweh is gracious," reflecting a common theme of divine favor and grace.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elzabad.htm">Elzabad</a></b><br>Listed as the ninth warrior. His name means "God has given," indicating a recognition of divine provision and blessing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_gathering_at_ziklag.htm">David's Gathering at Ziklag</a></b><br>This event occurs when David is gathering a group of mighty men while he is in exile from King Saul. Ziklag is a Philistine town given to David by Achish, the king of Gath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>Just as David gathered a community of warriors, Christians are called to build supportive communities that stand together in faith and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_divine_provision.htm">Recognizing Divine Provision</a></b><br>The names Johanan and Elzabad remind us of God's grace and provision. We should acknowledge and be thankful for the ways God provides for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_loyalty.htm">Leadership and Loyalty</a></b><br>David's ability to attract and lead such a diverse group of warriors speaks to the importance of godly leadership and the loyalty it inspires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_lives.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Lives</a></b><br>The gathering of these men was part of God's plan for David's eventual kingship, illustrating how God orchestrates events for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_exile.htm">Faithfulness in Exile</a></b><br>David's time in Ziklag was a period of waiting and preparation. Similarly, we should remain faithful and trust in God's timing during our own periods of waiting.<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/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_fathered_shealtiel.htm">Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_tribe_numbers_match_historical_data.htm">(1 Chronicles 12:23-37) Do the large numbers listed for each tribe align with archaeological or historical data from that period?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_tribes'_allegiance_shifts_vary.htm">(1 Chronicles 12:19-20) Why do some texts describe the tribes' allegiance shifts differently, and are these accounts consistent with earlier biblical narratives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-12.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">Johanan</span><br /><span class="heb">יֽוֹחָנָן֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ḥā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> </span><span class="str2">Johanan -- 'the LORD has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the eighth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·mî·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8066.htm">Strong's 8066: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eighth (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elzabad</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְזָבָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(’el·zā·ḇāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_443.htm">Strong's 443: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elzabad -- 'God has given', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ninth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּשִׁיעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·šî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8671.htm">Strong's 8671: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ninth (an ordinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">1 Chronicles 12:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:12 Johanan the eighth Elzabad the ninth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:13" /></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>