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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They helped David against raiding bands, for all of them were brave warriors, and they were commanders in his army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They helped David chase down bands of raiders, for they were all brave and able warriors who became commanders in his army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and were commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they helped David against the band <i>of the rovers</i>: for they <i>were</i> all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they helped David against the bands <i>of raiders,</i> for they <i>were</i> all mighty men of valor, and they were captains in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all valiant mighty men, and were captains in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They helped David against the marauding band, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all courageous men, and [all seven] became commanders in his army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the raiders, for they were all valiant warriors and commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the raiders, for they were all brave warriors and commanders in the army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and brave soldiers, and so David made them officers in his army. They fought on his side when enemy troops attacked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They helped David fight raiding parties because they were all warriors, commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They served David as officers over his troops, because they were all outstanding soldiers. Later they were officers in the Israelite army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They helped David against raiders, since they were all warriors and commanders in the army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They helped David fight against raiding bands, for all of them were warriors and leaders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and were captains in the army. <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 they have helped with David over the troop, for all of them [are] mighty men of valor, and they are captains in the host,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they have helped with David over the troop, for mighty of valour are all of them, and they are captains in the host,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they helped with David against the troops: for strong ones of power all of them, and they will be chiefs in the army.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These offered assistance to David against the robbers. For all were very strong men, and they became leaders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They helped David by taking charge of his troops, for they were all warriors and became commanders of his army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all warriors and commanders in the army.<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 they helped David when he went against the band of raiders; for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders over all the army, and they did as they pleased through him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And those were going and they helped David when he was going against a band of robbers, because all of them were mighty men in their great might and were authorized there over all the army, and they were doing with it just as they desired.<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 they helped David against the troop, for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they fought on the side of David against a troop, for they <i>were</i> all men of might; and they were commanders in the army, <i>because</i> of <i>their</i> might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-21.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=3859" 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">20</span>When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><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/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ā·zə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">helped</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></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/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/1416.htm" title="1416: hag·gə·ḏūḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- A band, troop. From gadad; a crowd.">the raiders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">they were</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kul·lām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: ḡib·bō·w·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rîm (N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: baṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">in the army.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.…<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_samuel/22-2.htm">1 Samuel 22:2</a></span><br />And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22-24</a></span><br />but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” / But David said, “My brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiders who came against us. / Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-3.htm">2 Samuel 2:3</a></span><br />David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.<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/11-10.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="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">1 Chronicles 19:18</a></span><br />But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.<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_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12-19</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Psalm 18:29-42</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. / As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Matthew 26:51-54</a></span><br />At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. / “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13-19</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12-16</a></span><br />In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.</p><p class="hdg">against the band.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-17</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; … </p><p class="hdg">mighty men</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">1 Chronicles 12:20</a></b></br> As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that <i>were</i> of Manasseh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">1 Chronicles 5:24</a></b></br> And these <i>were</i> the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, <i>and</i> heads of the house of their fathers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10,21,22</a></b></br> These also <i>are</i> the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, <i>and</i> with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-4.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Brave</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-2.htm">Raiders</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-23.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Warriors</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Brave</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Raiders</a> <a href="/judges/11-3.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-9.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">War</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Warriors</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "raiders" likely refer to groups such as the Amalekites or Philistines, who frequently attacked Israelite territories. David's ability to gather support against these raiders demonstrates his leadership and God's favor upon him. This assistance is reminiscent of the divine help promised to those who are chosen by God, as seen in other biblical narratives like Gideon's victory over the Midianites (Judges 7).<p><b>for they were all mighty men of valor</b><br>The term "mighty men of valor" indicates not only physical strength but also courage and loyalty. These men were renowned warriors, similar to the "Gibborim" mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/23.htm">2 Samuel 23</a>, who were known for their extraordinary feats in battle. Their valor is a testament to the kind of followers David attracted, reflecting his own qualities as a leader and foreshadowing the type of kingdom he would establish.<p><b>and commanders in the army</b><br>This phrase underscores the leadership and experience of those who joined David. They were not just ordinary soldiers but commanders, indicating a level of respect and authority. Their willingness to follow David suggests a recognition of his God-given right to lead Israel. This mirrors the way Jesus gathered His disciples, who were also leaders in their own right, to establish His spiritual kingdom. The presence of these commanders also fulfills the prophecy of a united Israel under a divinely appointed king, as seen in the promises made to Abraham and later to David himself.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, who was in the process of consolidating his rule over the nation. At this time, he was gathering support from various tribes and warriors.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_men_of_valor.htm">Mighty Men of Valor</a></b><br>These were skilled and courageous warriors who joined David. Their loyalty and strength were crucial in establishing David's kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/raiders.htm">Raiders</a></b><br>Likely referring to hostile groups or bands that threatened the security and stability of David's growing kingdom. These could have been Philistines or other neighboring enemies.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/commanders_in_the_army.htm">Commanders in the Army</a></b><br>Leaders among the mighty men who had the responsibility of organizing and leading troops in battle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, it is the place where David was based during this period, and where many of these warriors joined him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_support.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Support</a></b><br>Just as David needed loyal supporters to establish his kingdom, we need faithful friends and community in our spiritual journey. Loyalty and support are vital in overcoming challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>The mighty men of valor exemplify courage. As Christians, we are called to be courageous in our faith, standing firm against spiritual adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The commanders among David's men show the importance of leadership. In our lives, we are called to lead by example, guiding others in truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a></b><br>The gathering of these warriors was part of God's plan to establish David's kingdom. We can trust that God is orchestrating events in our lives for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as David's men fought physical battles, we are engaged in spiritual warfare. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a> reminds us to put on the full armor of God to stand against the enemy.<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/what_is_satan's_identity.htm">What is Satan's identity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_david's_600-man_force.htm">What archaeological or historical evidence supports the existence of David’s 600-man force (1 Samuel 23:13) during a time of limited resources and political instability? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_elite_gadite_warriors.htm">(1 Chronicles 12:8) Is there evidence outside the Bible supporting the existence of elite Gadite warriors skilled in tactics described here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">And they helped David against the band of the rovers.</span>--So the Vulg. and Syr. The Heb. text has been called "brief and unintelligible," and its explanation has been sought in <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm" title="And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for you shall surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.">1Samuel 30:8</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm" title="And David said to him, Can you bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear to me by God, that you will neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring you down to this company.">1Samuel 30:15</a>, where "the band" (hagged-d, as here) of Amalek, which had captured and burnt Ziklag in David's absence, is spoken of. But why may we not render, "And these helped David <span class= "ital">over</span> the band," <span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, in the joint command of his forces. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm" title="Then the spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Your are we, David, and on your side, you son of Jesse: peace, peace be to you, and peace be to your helpers; for your God helps you. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.">1Chronicles 12:18</a>, "made them captains of the band.") It is pretty clear that the names enumerated (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/12-1.htm" title="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.">1Chronicles 12:1-20</a>) are those of captains and chiefs, not of ordinary warriors. (Comp, <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm" title="These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.">1Chronicles 12:14</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm" title="Then the spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Your are we, David, and on your side, you son of Jesse: peace, peace be to you, and peace be to your helpers; for your God helps you. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.">1Chronicles 12:18</a>.) Consequently <a href="/context/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 12:21-22</a> form a subscription or concluding remark to the entire list. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The band</span>. The band referred to is evidently that of Amalek in <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8, 9</a>. Were captains; better, became <span class="accented">captains.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-21.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">They</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֵ֗מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">helped</span><br /><span class="heb">עָזְר֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·zə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִיד֙</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">against</span><br /><span class="heb">עַֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the raiders,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגְּד֔וּד</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gə·ḏūḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1416.htm">Strong's 1416: </a> </span><span class="str2">A band, troop</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּהְי֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">חַ֖יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥa·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mighty warriors</span><br /><span class="heb">גִבּ֥וֹרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(ḡib·bō·w·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the army.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּצָּבָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(baṣ·ṣā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:21 They helped David against the band (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:22" /></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>