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1 Chronicles 13:1
1David spoke with the officers of his army. Some of them were the leaders of 1,000 men. Other officers were the leaders of 100 men.
1 Chronicles 13:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
- New International Version (NIV)David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.
- English Standard Version (ESV)David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
Context of 1 Chronicles 13:1
David spoke with the officers of his army. Some of them were the leaders of 1,000 men. Other officers were the leaders of 100 men. 2Then David said to all the Israelites who were present, ‘I think that we should send a message to our relatives in all the regions of Israel. That should include the priests and the Levites in the towns where they live. We should ask all those people to meet with us here. We will do it if you agree that it is a good idea, and if the Lord our God wants us to do it. 3We should bring back the Covenant Box of our God. While Saul was king, we did not use it to ask God about things.’
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וַיִּוָּעַ֣ץ דָּוִ֗יד עִם־שָׂרֵ֧י הָאֲלָפִ֛ים וְהַמֵּא֖וֹת לְכָל־נָגִֽיד׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 13:1
- 1 Chronicles 12:14These descendants of Gad were leaders in the army. The least important officer among them led 100 soldiers. The greatest officer led 1,000 soldiers.
- 2 Samuel 6:1David chose 30,000 of the best soldiers in Israel.
- 2 Kings 23:1King Josiah told all the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem to come and meet with him.
- 2 Chronicles 29:20King Hezekiah got up early the next morning. He brought the city's officers together. They all went up to the Lord's temple.
- 2 Chronicles 34:29Then King Josiah told all the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem to come and meet with him.
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 13:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1David consulted - Having taken the strong hold of Zion from the Jebusites, organized his army, got assurances of the friendly disposition of the Israelites towards him, he judged it right to do what he could for the establishment of religion in the land; and as a first step, consulted on the propriety of bringing the ark from an obscure village, where it had remained during the reign of Saul, to the royal city or seat of government.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The captains - Such an organisation had probably been established generally through the tribes prior to the time of David: but David seems to have been the first to recognize in these officers of the host representatives of the people, to consult them on public affairs, and to give them a certain political position.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David consults about the ark. (1-5) The removal of the ark. (6-14) Verses 1-5 David said not, What magnificent thing shall I do now? or, What pleasant thing? but, What pious thing? that he might have the comfort and benefit of that sacred oracle. Let us bring the ark to us, that it may be a blessing to us. Those who honour God, profit themselves. It is the wisdom of those setting out in the world, to take God's ark with them. Those are likely to go on in…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-14These chapters describe how Jerusalem became the political and religious center of Israel. The story begins with David's failed attempt to move the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13:1–14; compare 2 Samuel 6:2–11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81Ch 13:1-8. David Fetches the Ark from Kirjath-jearim. 1-3. David consulted ... And let us bring again the ark of our God--Gratitude for the high and splendid dignity to which he had been elevated would naturally, at this period, impart a fresh animation and impulse to the habitually fervent piety of David; but, at the same time, he was animated by other motives. He fully understood his position as ruler under the theocracy, and, entering on his duties…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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