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They were among the warriors who fought beside David in battle. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he could not move about freely because of Saul the son of Kish. And they were among the mighty men who helped him in war. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war, <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> These are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he still concealed himself from Saul the son of Kish; they were among the courageous men who helped him in battle. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The following were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still banned from the presence of Saul son of Kish. They were among the warriors who helped him in battle. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The following were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still banned from the presence of Saul son of Kish. They were among the warriors who helped him in battle. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some time earlier, David had gone to live in the town of Ziklag to escape from King Saul. While David was there, several brave warriors joined him to help fight his battles. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These are the men who came to David at Ziklag when he was banished by Saul, son of Kish. They were among the soldiers who went into battle with David. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> David was living in Ziklag, where he had gone to escape from King Saul. There he was joined by many experienced, reliable soldiers, <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Here's a list of those who came to David at Ziklag when he was unable to travel freely due to Saul son of Kish. They were among the elite soldiers who assisted him in battle. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; <a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a> These were the men who joined David in Ziklag, when he was banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish. (They were among the warriors who assisted him in battle. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now these are those who came to David to Ziklag, while he was still kept from the presence of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Now these are those who came to David to Ziklag while he was a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish. They were among the mighty men, his helpers in war. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And these [are] those coming to David at Ziklag, while shut up because of Saul son of Kish, and they [are] among the mighty ones, helping the battle, <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And these are those coming in unto David to Ziklag, while shut up because of Saul son of Kish, and they are among the mighty ones, helping the battle, <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And And these coming to David to Ziklag, yet shut up from before Saul son of Kish: and they among the strong ones helping the war,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now these are they that came to David to Siceleg, while he yet fled from Saul the son of Cia, and they were most valiant and excellent warriors, <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Also, these went to David at Ziklag, while he was still fleeing from Saul, the son of Kish. And they were very strong and distinguished fighters, <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a> The following men came to David in Ziklag while he was still under banishment from Saul, son of Kish; they, too, were among the warriors who helped him in his battles. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The following are those who came to David at Ziklag, while he could not move about freely because of Saul son of Kish; they were among the mighty warriors who helped him in war.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> NOW these are all the mighty men of David, who stood by him in the battle, and they came with David to the city of Zinklag, when he fled from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who stood before David. If David had wished, they would have slain Saul the son of Kish, for they were mighty men of war, but David would not permit them to slay Saul. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> These are all the mighty men of David who were standing with him in battle, and these entered Tsenqlag the city with David, when he fled from before Shaul, son of Qish, and all the men of David were standing in might, and if he chose, they would have killed Shaul, son of Qish, because they were mighty men and they were men warriors, and David chose not to allow them to kill Shaul.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he was yet shut up because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And these are they that came to Sikelag, when he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kis; and these were among the mighty, aiding him in war, <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3652" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">Now these were the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā·’îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">who came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6860.htm" title="6860: lə·ṣî·qə·laḡ (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- A city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon. Or Tsiyqlag; of uncertain derivation: Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine.">at Ziklag,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">while</a> <a href="/hebrew/6113.htm" title="6113: ‘ā·ṣūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To restrain, retain. A primitive root; to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble.">he was still banished</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">of Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7027.htm" title="7027: qîš (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">of Kish</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm·māh (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">(they</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: bag·gib·bō·w·rîm (Prep-b, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">were among the mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ō·zə·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">who helped him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">in battle;</a> 2they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/2-3.htm">2 Samuel 2:3</a> David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. <a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">2 Samuel 2:17</a> The battle that day was intense, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the servants of David. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a> Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. <a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a> So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2</a> So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-31</a> On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ... <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1-4</a> As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a> 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. ... <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1-50</a> For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. / I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. ... <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a> Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a> As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1-4</a> And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war.These are<a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2,6</a> And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath… <a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">2 Samuel 1:1</a> Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;<a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">2 Samuel 4:10</a> When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who thought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings:while he yet, etc.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-32.htm">Deuteronomy 32:32</a> For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter:<a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10</a> Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone.<a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21</a> Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel,Saul<a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">1 Chronicles 8:33</a> And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39</a> And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.the mighty<a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10,19,24,25</a> These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/15-12.htm">Banished</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-11.htm">Close</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Conflict</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-11.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-18.htm">Move</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm">Restricted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-2.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">War</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">Ziklag</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/18-18.htm">Banished</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-7.htm">Close</a> <a href="/job/38-23.htm">Conflict</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Move</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">Restricted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-26.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-16.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Ziklag</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a> 23. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</a> </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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It served as a refuge for David during his time of fleeing from King Saul. The men who came to David at Ziklag were part of a growing group of supporters who recognized David's anointing and future as king. This gathering of men at Ziklag signifies a pivotal moment in David's rise to power, as it marks the consolidation of his forces and the loyalty of those who believed in his God-given destiny.while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish David's banishment from Saul's presence was a result of Saul's jealousy and fear of David's growing popularity and success, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7-9</a>. Saul's pursuit of David forced him into exile, where he lived as a fugitive. This period of banishment is significant as it tested David's faith and reliance on God, shaping his character and leadership. It also parallels the experiences of other biblical figures who faced trials before fulfilling their divine purposes.(they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; The mighty men, or "Gibborim," were a group of elite warriors who played a crucial role in David's military campaigns. These men were known for their bravery, skill, and loyalty. Their support was instrumental in David's victories and eventual establishment as king. The mention of these mighty men highlights the importance of community and support in fulfilling God's plans. It also foreshadows the gathering of believers around Christ, the ultimate King, who leads His followers in spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, who at this time was in exile due to King Saul's pursuit. David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his heart for God and his leadership. 2. <a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a> A town given to David by Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, where David sought refuge from Saul. It became a base for David and his men during his time of exile. 3. <a href="/topical/s/saul_son_of_kish.htm">Saul son of Kish</a> The first king of Israel, who became envious of David and sought to kill him, leading to David's exile. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mighty_men.htm">Mighty Men</a> A group of warriors who were loyal to David. They were known for their bravery and skill in battle, and they played a crucial role in supporting David's rise to kingship. 5. <a href="/topical/h/helpers_in_battle.htm">Helpers in Battle</a> These men were not just warriors but were also strategically important in supporting David during his time of need, showcasing loyalty and courage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_in_times_of_trial.htm">Loyalty in Times of Trial</a> The mighty men who joined David at Ziklag exemplify loyalty and faithfulness. In our lives, we are called to be loyal to God and to support those He has placed in leadership over us, even in difficult times. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_exile.htm">God's Provision in Exile</a> David's time in Ziklag shows that God provides for His people even when they are in exile or facing trials. We can trust God to meet our needs and bring the right people into our lives at the right time. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faith.htm">Courage and Faith</a> The mighty men were not only skilled warriors but also men of courage and faith. As Christians, we are called to be courageous in our faith, standing firm in the face of adversity. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_future_leadership.htm">Preparation for Future Leadership</a> David's experiences in Ziklag and the support of his mighty men were part of God's preparation for his future role as king. God often uses challenging circumstances to prepare us for future responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a> <a href="/q/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?</a> <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> <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 href="/q/why_is_david_the_7th_son_in_1_chronicles.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 2:13-15 list David as the seventh son, while 1 Samuel 16:10-11 implies he was the eighth?</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>(1-7) Men of Benjamin and Judah who joined David at Ziklag. (Comp. 1 Samuel 27)(1) To Ziklag.--A place within the territory of Judah allotted to Simeon (<a href="/joshua/19-5.htm" title="And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,">Joshua 19:5</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/4-30.htm" title="And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,">1Chronicles 4:30</a>). The Philistines seized it, and Achish of Gath gave it to David, whose headquarters it remained sixteen months, until the death of Saul.While he yet kept himself close.--The Hebrew is concise and obscure, but the Authorised Version fairly renders it. David was still shut up in his stronghold, or restrained within bounds, because of, i.e., from dread of King Saul. Or perhaps the meaning is "banished from the presence of Saul."Helpers of the war.--The helpers in war, allies, or companions in arms of David. They made forays against Geshur, Gezer, and Amalek (<a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm" title="And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as you go to Shur, even to the land of Egypt.">1Samuel 27:8</a>; comp. also <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm" title="And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, If you be come peaceably to me to help me, my heart shall be knit to you: but if you be come to betray me to my enemies, seeing there is no wrong in my hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it.">1Chronicles 12:17</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm" title="And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.">1Chronicles 12:21</a> below). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - To Ziklag. The occasion referred to is evidently that recorded in <a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm">1 Samuel 27:1, 2, 6, 7</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1, 26</a>; and generally in those and the intermediate chapters. David stayed at Ziklag a year and four months, a period which closed for him with the death of Saul. Ziklag, in Joshus's original allotment, was the possession of Simeon (<a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Joshua 19:5</a>). It was situated south of Judah, and came into the hands of Judah when Achish made it a gift to David for a rest-deuce (<a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">1 Samuel 27:5-7</a>). The site of it has not been identified in later times. It witnessed one of the narrowest and most remarkable of the escapes of David, on an occasion which brought danger, not so much from acknowledged foes, as from the maddened grief and despair of his own friends and people (<a href="/1_samuel/30-3.htm">1 Samuel 30:3-6</a>). The whole scene of the broken-hearted grief of David and his people, when, on discovering the successful raid of the Amalekites upon Ziklag, "they lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep," is one of the most dramatic on record. The rapid reverse to good fortune, when David turns away their heedless anger against himself and proposal to stone him, by pursuing and overcoming the enemy, and recovering their captives and their goods near the brook Besor, completes the effectiveness of the scene. The middle voice form of expression in this verse, kept himself close, means to say that David was, by fear of Saul and by force of his enemies, more or less hemmed up in Ziklag. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now these [were] the [men] וְאֵ֗לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those who came הַבָּאִ֤ים (hab·bā·’îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse at Ziklag, לְצִ֣יקְלַ֔ג (lə·ṣî·qə·laḡ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6860.htm">Strong's 6860: </a> Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon while ע֣וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more he was still banished עָצ֔וּר (‘ā·ṣūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6113.htm">Strong's 6113: </a> To inclose, to hold back, to maintain, rule, assemble from the presence מִפְּנֵ֖י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of Saul שָׁא֣וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Kish. קִ֑ישׁ (qîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites They וְהֵ֙מָּה֙ (wə·hêm·māh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They were among the warriors בַּגִּבּוֹרִ֔ים (bag·gib·bō·w·rîm) Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant who helped עֹזְרֵ֖י (‘ō·zə·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> To surround, protect, aid him in battle; הַמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:1 Now these are those who came (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:2" /></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>