1 Chroniques - Caput 11

1 Chroniques 11.1 congregatus est igitur omnis Israhel ad David in Hebron dicens os tuum sumus et caro tua 1 Chroniques 11.2 heri quoque et nudius tertius cum adhuc regnaret Saul tu eras qui educebas et introducebas Israhel tibi enim dixit Dominus Deus tuus tu pasces populum meum Israhel et tu eris princeps super eum 1 Chroniques 11.3 venerunt ergo omnes maiores natu Israhel ad regem in Hebron et iniit David cum eis foedus coram Domino unxeruntque eum regem super Israhel iuxta sermonem Domini quem locutus est in manu Samuhel 1 Chroniques 11.4 abiit quoque David et omnis Israhel in Hierusalem haec est Iebus ubi erant Iebusei habitatores terrae 1 Chroniques 11.5 dixeruntque qui habitabant in Iebus ad David non ingredieris huc porro David cepit arcem Sion quae est civitas David 1 Chroniques 11.6 dixitque omnis qui percusserit Iebuseum in primis erit princeps et dux ascendit igitur primus Ioab filius Sarviae et factus est princeps 1 Chroniques 11.7 habitavit autem David in arce et idcirco appellata est civitas David 1 Chroniques 11.8 aedificavitque urbem in circuitu a Mello usque ad gyrum Ioab autem reliqua urbis extruxit 1 Chroniques 11.9 proficiebatque David vadens et crescens et Dominus exercituum erat cum eo 1 Chroniques 11.10 hii principes virorum fortium David qui adiuverunt eum ut rex fieret super omnem Israhel iuxta verbum Domini quod locutus est ad Israhel 1 Chroniques 11.11 et iste numerus robustorum David Iesbaam filius Achamoni princeps inter triginta iste levavit hastam suam super trecentos vulneratos una vice 1 Chroniques 11.12 et post eum Eleazar filius patrui eius Ahoites qui erat inter tres potentes 1 Chroniques 11.13 iste fuit cum David in Aphesdommim quando Philisthim congregati sunt ad locum illum in proelium et erat ager regionis illius plenus hordeo fugeratque populus a facie Philisthinorum 1 Chroniques 11.14 hic stetit in medio agri et defendit eum cumque percussisset Philistheos dedit Dominus salutem magnam populo suo 1 Chroniques 11.15 descenderunt autem tres de triginta principibus ad petram in qua erat David ad speluncam Odollam quando Philisthim fuerant castrametati in valle Raphaim 1 Chroniques 11.16 porro David erat in praesidio et statio Philisthinorum in Bethleem 1 Chroniques 11.17 desideravit igitur David et dixit o si quis daret mihi aquam de cisterna Bethleem quae est in porta 1 Chroniques 11.18 tres ergo isti per media castra Philisthinorum perrexerunt et hauserunt aquam de cisterna Bethleem quae erat in porta et adtulerunt ad David ut biberet qui noluit sed magis libavit illam Domino 1 Chroniques 11.19 dicens absit ut in conspectu Dei mei hoc faciam et sanguinem virorum istorum bibam quia in periculo animarum suarum adtulerunt mihi aquam et ob hanc causam noluit bibere haec fecerunt tres robustissimi 1 Chroniques 11.20 Abisai quoque frater Ioab ipse erat princeps trium et ipse levavit hastam suam contra trecentos vulneratos et ipse erat inter tres nominatissimus 1 Chroniques 11.21 inter tres secundos inclitus et princeps eorum verumtamen usque ad tres primos non pervenerat 1 Chroniques 11.22 Banaia filius Ioiadae viri robustissimi qui multa opera perpetrarat de Capsehel ipse percussit duos Arihel Moab et ipse descendit et interfecit leonem in media cisterna tempore nivis 1 Chroniques 11.23 et ipse percussit virum aegyptium cuius statura erat quinque cubitorum et habebat lanceam ut liciatorium texentium descendit ergo ad eum cum virga et rapuit hastam quam tenebat manu et interfecit eum hasta sua 1 Chroniques 11.24 haec fecit Banaia filius Ioiada qui erat inter tres robustos nominatissimus 1 Chroniques 11.25 inter triginta primus verumtamen ad tres usque non pervenerat posuit autem eum David ad auriculam suam 1 Chroniques 11.26 porro fortissimi in exercitu Asahel frater Ioab et Eleanan filius patrui eius de Bethleem 1 Chroniques 11.27 Semmoth Arorites Helles Phallonites 1 Chroniques 11.28 Iras filius Acces Thecuites Abiezer Anathothites 1 Chroniques 11.29 Sobbochai Asothites Ilai Ahoites 1 Chroniques 11.30 Marai Netophathites Heled filius Baana Netophathites 1 Chroniques 11.31 Ethai filius Ribai de Gabaath filiorum Beniamin Banaia Pharathonites 1 Chroniques 11.32 Uri de torrente Gaas Abial Arabathites Azmoth Bauramites Eliaba Salabonites 1 Chroniques 11.33 filii Asom Gezonites Ionathan filius Sega Ararites 1 Chroniques 11.34 Ahiam filius Sachar Ararites 1 Chroniques 11.35 Eliphal filius Ur 1 Chroniques 11.36 Apher Mechurathites Ahia Phellonites 1 Chroniques 11.37 Asrai Carmelites Noorai filius Azbi 1 Chroniques 11.38 Iohel frater Nathan Mabar filius Agarai 1 Chroniques 11.39 Sellec Ammonites Noorai Berothites armiger Ioab filii Sarviae 1 Chroniques 11.40 Iras Iethreus Gareb Iethreus 1 Chroniques 11.41 Urias Ettheus Zabad filius Ooli 1 Chroniques 11.42 Adina filius Seza Rubenites princeps Rubenitarum et cum eo triginta 1 Chroniques 11.43 Hanan filius Maacha et Iosaphat Mathanites 1 Chroniques 11.44 Ozias Astharothites Semma et Iaihel filii Hotam Aroerites 1 Chroniques 11.45 Iedihel filius Samri et Ioha frater eius Thosaites 1 Chroniques 11.46 Elihel Maumites et Ieribai et Iosaia filii Elnaem et Iethma Moabites 1 Chroniques 11.47 Elihel et Obed et Iasihel de Masobia

1 Chroniques : Caput 11

The Reign of David and the Unity of Israel

Chapter 11 of the book of Chronicles introduces us to a decisive moment in the history of Israel: David's rise to king. This seminal text narrates not only David's anointing, but also his conquest of Jerusalem and the exploits of his valiant warriors. It highlights David's charismatic leadership, supported by divine will. Thus, 1 Chronicles 11 lays the foundations for Israel's golden age.

Principles of Leadership and Unity

We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that illustrate the principles of leadership and unity present in this inspiring chapter.

1. The Anointing of David

2 Samuel 5:1-3: "All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said to him, 'We are your blood. In the past, when Saul was king over us, you were the leaders of Israel's campaigns. And the Lord said to you, 'You shall shepherd My people Israel and be their leader.'" This parallel passage underscores the importance of Israel's unity under David, confirming his role as God's chosen leader.

2. David's Devotion

Psalm 18:1: "I love you, O Lord, my strength." This psalm, which expresses David's deep devotion to God, resonates with the theme of 1 Chronicles 11, where his relationship with the Lord is highlighted at the time of his accession to the throne.

3. The Original Anointing

1 Samuel 16:13: "Then Samuel took the horn full of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came upon David." This verse reminds us of the crucial moment of David's anointing, essential to understanding his rise and role as king in 1 Chronicles 11.

4. David's Warriors

2 Samuel 23:8: "These are the names of David's warriors: Jashobeam the Hacmonite was the captain of the three mighty ones; in battle he lifted his spear against eight hundred men and slew them." This passage enriches our knowledge of David's faithful warriors, who helped establish his reign and defend Israel.

5. David's Example of Faith

Hebrews 11:32-34: "And what else should I say? I would not have time to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, who through faith subdued kingdoms, practiced righteousness, fulfilled their promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who turned weakness into strength, and became powerful in battle and put foreign armies to flight." This New Testament passage pays tribute to David, highlighting his faith and accomplishments, which are also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11.

In conclusion, 1 Chronicles chapter 11, along with related passages, reminds us of David's essential role as king of Israel, a divinely inspired leader, and a symbol of unity and faith for all believers.