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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/13.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/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />David consulted with all his officials, including the generals and captains of his army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, <i>and</i> with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, <i>and</i> with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then David took counsel with the commanders of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David consulted with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David consulted with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some time later, David talked with his army commanders, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David consulted with every officer who commanded a regiment or battalion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King David consulted with all the officers in command of units of a thousand men and units of a hundred men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Later, David conferred with every officer in charge of groups of thousands and groups of hundreds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David consulted with the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David consults with the heads of the thousands and of the hundreds, [and] with every leader,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David consulteth with the heads of the thousands, and of the hundreds, every leader,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will counsel with the chiefs of the thousands and the hundreds, to every leader.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And David consulted with the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and with all the commanders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then David took counsel with the tribunes, and the centurions, and all the leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After David had taken counsel with his commanders of thousands and of hundreds, that is, with every leader,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />David consulted with the commanders of the thousands and of the hundreds, with every leader.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and with all the leaders and governors of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David took counsel with the Princes of thousands and hundreds, and all Princes and Leaders and Rulers of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David took counsel with the captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, <i>even with</i> every commander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/13-1.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=4035" 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/13.htm">David Fetches the Ark</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: way·yiw·wā·‘aṣ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">conferred</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.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nā·ḡîḏ (N-ms) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">his leaders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: wə·ham·mê·’ō·wṯ (Conj-w, Art:: Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">of hundreds</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm (Art:: Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">and of thousands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us.…<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/6-1.htm">2 Samuel 6:1-11</a></span><br />David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. / And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1-3</a></span><br />David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></span><br />Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-3</a></span><br />At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2-3</a></span><br />At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.<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="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-28</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-28</a></span><br />So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">2 Samuel 3:17-18</a></span><br />Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-6.htm">Acts 15:6-7</a></span><br />So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter. / After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Acts 1:15-16</a></span><br />In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, / “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2-5</a></span><br />So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.</p><p class="hdg">consulted</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">1 Chronicles 12:14,20,32</a></b></br> These <i>were</i> of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least <i>was</i> over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm">2 Samuel 6:1</a></b></br> Again, David gathered together all <i>the</i> chosen <i>men</i> of Israel, thirty thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/23-1.htm">2 Kings 23:1</a></b></br> And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-8.htm">Consulteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">David</a> <a href="/titus/3-9.htm">Discussions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-19.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Thousands</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/psalms/13-6.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-8.htm">Consulteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">David</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Discussions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-5.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Thousands</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">David fetches the ark with great solemnity from Kirjath Jearim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">Uzza being smitten, the ark is left at the house of Obed-Edom</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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then David conferred with all his leaders</b><br>David, having recently become king over all Israel, demonstrates his leadership style by seeking counsel from his leaders. This reflects the biblical principle of seeking wise counsel, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a>, "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." David's approach contrasts with that of Saul, who often acted independently. This moment marks a significant shift in Israel's leadership, emphasizing unity and collective decision-making. It also foreshadows the establishment of a more organized and centralized government under David's reign.<p><b>the commanders of thousands and of hundreds</b><br>This phrase indicates the military structure of ancient Israel, which was organized into units of thousands and hundreds. This system is reminiscent of the organization established by Moses in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a>, where leaders were appointed over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. The mention of these commanders highlights the importance of military leadership in David's administration and the need for strategic planning and unity among the tribes of Israel. It also underscores the significance of David's actions in rallying the nation, as he prepares to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence and blessing upon his reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and leadership. In this context, he is seeking to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/leaders/commanders.htm">Leaders/Commanders</a></b><br>These are the military leaders and officials under David's rule, representing the organized structure of Israel's army and governance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, consisting of twelve tribes, with David as their king during this period.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context involves David's desire to bring the Ark, symbolizing God's presence, to Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city that David established as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_consultation.htm">Leadership and Consultation</a></b><br>David's decision to confer with his leaders demonstrates the importance of seeking wise counsel and involving others in decision-making processes. This reflects a biblical model of leadership that values collaboration and unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_presence.htm">Reverence for God's Presence</a></b><br>The Ark of the Covenant represents God's presence. David's desire to bring it to Jerusalem underscores the need for prioritizing God's presence in our lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The subsequent events in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/13.htm">1 Chronicles 13</a> highlight the consequences of not following God's specific instructions. This teaches us the importance of obedience and reverence in our worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>David's consultation with his leaders reflects a unified purpose among the people of Israel. This unity is essential for achieving God's plans and purposes in our lives and communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ark_to_jerusalem__before_or_after_philistines.htm">When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joab's_role_fit_other_timelines.htm">How do we reconcile the role of Joab in 1 Chronicles 11:6 with other biblical narratives that present different leadership structures and timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_punish_ark_transport_errors.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:13, David suggests God's anger struck them down for improper Ark transport--why would a just God enact such severe punishment over ritual details?</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/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XIII.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">And David consulted.</span>--This consultation took place some time after the coronation at Hebron (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm" title="Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.">2Samuel 6:1</a>), "And David gathered together again every chosen man i?? Israel, thirty thousand." This is all that Samuel has corresponding to our <a href="/context/1_chronicles/13-1.htm" title="And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.">1Chronicles 13:1-5</a>. It is by no means necessary to assume that, "according to the context, we are still at Hebron in the assemblage of 350,000 warriors" (<span class= "ital">Reuss</span>). Samuel implies the contrary.<p><span class= "bld">Captains of thousands.</span>--<span class= "ital">The thousands</span> (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm" title="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 were of Manasseh.">1Chronicles 12:20</a>).<p><span class= "bld">And the hundreds.</span>--Comp. <a href="/numbers/31-14.htm" title="And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, with the captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, which came from the battle.">Numbers 31:14</a>. The hundreds were the smaller military divisions of the tribe, representing, perhaps, the warlike strength of the houses, as the thousands represented that of the clans or sub-tribes. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - There can be little doubt that the <span class="cmt_word">captains of thousands and hundreds... with every leader</span>, here spoken of, represented what had become by this time a confirmed institution, although in embryo, dating from the time of Moses at least (<a href="/numbers/31-14.htm">Numbers 31:14</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a>; <a href="/judges/20-7.htm">Judges 20:7</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/13-1.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">Then David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֗יד</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">conferred</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּוָּעַ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiw·wā·‘aṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his leaders,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָגִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḡîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of hundreds</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמֵּא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and of thousands.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲלָפִ֛ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 13:1 David consulted with the captains of thousands (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 13:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 13:2" /></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>