1 Chroniques - Caput 12

1 Chroniques 12.1 hii quoque venerunt ad David in Siceleg cum adhuc fugeret Saul filium Cis qui erant fortissimi et egregii pugnatores 1 Chroniques 12.2 tendentes arcum et utraque manu fundis saxa iacientes et dirigentes sagittas de fratribus Saul ex Beniamin 1 Chroniques 12.3 princeps Ahiezer et Ioas filii Sammaa Gabathites et Iazihel et Phallet filii Azmoth et Baracha et Ieu Anathothites 1 Chroniques 12.4 Samaias quoque Gabaonites fortissimus inter triginta et super triginta 1 Chroniques 12.5 Hieremias et Iezihel et Iohanan et Iezbad Gaderothites 1 Chroniques 12.6 Eluzai et Ierimuth et Baalia et Samaria et Saphatia Aruphites 1 Chroniques 12.7 Helcana et Iesia et Azrahel et Ioezer et Iesbaam de Careim 1 Chroniques 12.8 Ioeela quoque et Zabadia filii Ieroam de Gedor 1 Chroniques 12.9 sed et de Gaddi transfugerunt ad David cum lateret in deserto viri robustissimi et pugnatores optimi tenentes clypeum et hastam facies eorum quasi facies leonis et veloces quasi capreae in montibus 1 Chroniques 12.10 Ezer princeps Obdias secundus Eliab tertius 1 Chroniques 12.11 Masmana quartus Hieremias quintus 1 Chroniques 12.12 Hetthi sextus Helihel septimus 1 Chroniques 12.13 Iohanan octavus Helzebad nonus 1 Chroniques 12.14 Hieremias decimus Bachannai undecimus 1 Chroniques 12.15 hii de filiis Gad principes exercitus novissimus centum militibus praeerat et maximus mille 1 Chroniques 12.16 isti sunt qui transierunt Iordanem mense primo quando inundare consuevit super ripas suas et omnes fugaverunt qui morabantur in vallibus ad orientalem plagam et occidentalem 1 Chroniques 12.17 venerunt autem et de Beniamin et de Iuda ad praesidium in quo morabatur David 1 Chroniques 12.18 egressusque est David obviam eis et ait si pacifice venistis ad me ut auxiliemini mihi cor meum iungatur vobis si autem insidiamini mihi pro adversariis meis cum ego iniquitatem in manibus non habeam videat Deus patrum nostrorum et iudicet 1 Chroniques 12.19 spiritus vero induit Amessai principem inter triginta et ait tui sumus o David et tecum fili Isai pax pax tibi et pax adiutoribus tuis te enim adiuvat Deus tuus suscepit ergo eos David et constituit principes turmae 1 Chroniques 12.20 porro de Manasse transfugerunt ad David quando veniebat cum Philisthim adversum Saul ut pugnaret et non dimicavit cum eis quia inito consilio remiserunt eum principes Philisthinorum dicentes periculo capitis nostri revertetur ad dominum suum Saul 1 Chroniques 12.21 quando igitur reversus est in Siceleg transfugerunt ad eum de Manasse Ednas et Iozabad et Iedihel et Michahel et Iozabad et Heliu et Salathi principes milium in Manasse 1 Chroniques 12.23 sed et per singulos dies veniebant ad David ad auxiliandum ei usque dum fieret grandis numerus quasi exercitus Dei 1 Chroniques 12.24 iste quoque est numerus principum exercitus qui venerunt ad David cum esset in Hebron ut transferrent regnum Saul ad eum iuxta verbum Domini 1 Chroniques 12.25 filii Iuda portantes clypeum et hastam sex milia octingenti expediti ad proelium 1 Chroniques 12.26 de filiis Symeon virorum fortissimorum ad pugnandum septem milia centum 1 Chroniques 12.27 de filiis Levi quattuor milia sescenti 1 Chroniques 12.28 Ioiada quoque princeps de stirpe Aaron et cum eo tria milia septingenti 1 Chroniques 12.29 Sadoc etiam puer egregiae indolis et domus patris eius principes viginti duo 1 Chroniques 12.30 de filiis autem Beniamin fratribus Saul tria milia magna enim pars eorum adhuc sequebatur domum Saul 1 Chroniques 12.31 porro de filiis Ephraim viginti milia octingenti fortissimi robore viri nominati in cognationibus suis 1 Chroniques 12.32 et ex dimidia parte tribus Manasse decem et octo milia singuli per nomina sua venerunt ut constituerent regem David 1 Chroniques 12.33 de filiis quoque Isachar viri eruditi qui norant singula tempora ad praecipiendum quid facere deberet Israhel principes ducenti omnis autem reliqua tribus eorum consilium sequebatur 1 Chroniques 12.34 porro de Zabulon qui egrediebantur ad proelium et stabant in acie instructi armis bellicis quinquaginta milia venerunt in auxilium non in corde duplici 1 Chroniques 12.35 et de Nepthali principes mille et cum eis instructa clypeo et hasta triginta septem milia 1 Chroniques 12.36 de Dan etiam praeparata ad proelium viginti octo milia sescentorum 1 Chroniques 12.37 et de Aser egredientes ad pugnam et in acie provocantes quadraginta milia 1 Chroniques 12.38 trans Iordanem autem de filiis Ruben et Gad et dimidia parte tribus Manasse instructa armis bellicis centum viginti milia 1 Chroniques 12.39 omnes isti viri bellatores et expediti ad pugnandum corde perfecto venerunt in Hebron ut constituerent regem David super universum Israhel sed et omnes reliqui ex Israhel uno corde erant ut rex fieret David 1 Chroniques 12.40 fueruntque ibi apud David tribus diebus comedentes et bibentes praeparaverunt enim eis fratres sui 1 Chroniques 12.41 sed et qui iuxta eos erant usque ad Isachar et Zabulon et Nepthalim adferebant panes in asinis et camelis et mulis et bubus ad vescendum farinam palatas uvam passam vinum oleum boves arietes ad omnem copiam gaudium quippe erat in Israhel

1 Chroniques : Caput 12

David's Army: A Force of Loyalty and Unity

Chapter 12 of the book of 1 Chronicles takes us into the heart of David's army, a gathering of loyal warriors who joined forces under his leadership. How was this loyal military force formed? This revealing text lists the warriors who joined David, from his time in Ziklag to his coronation in Hebron. It demonstrates David's widespread tribal support and his ability to inspire loyalty among his men. Thus, 1 Chronicles 12 illustrates how God gathers His people to achieve His divine purposes.

Exploring the Themes of Loyalty and Unity

We invite you to examine with us five biblical passages related to the themes of loyalty and national unity present in this strategic chapter.

Context of David's Flight

1 Samuel 27:1-2: "But David thought, 'One day I will be killed by Saul. The best thing I can do is flee to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop looking for me throughout all Israel, and I will escape from his hands.' So David and the six hundred men who were with him left and went to Achish son of Maoch, king of Gath." This passage provides the context for 1 Chronicles 12, listing the warriors who joined David as he fled before Saul.

A Cry to Heaven

Psalm 59:1: "Deliver me from my enemies, O God; put me out of the hand of my assailants." This psalm, attributed to David when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him, reflects the period of persecution described in 1 Chronicles 12. Seeking Divine Guidance 2 Samuel 2:1: "After a while, David asked the Lord, 'Shall I go to one of the towns of Judah?' The Lord replied, 'Go.' David further asked, 'Which one?' The Lord replied, 'To Hebron.'" This passage shows David seeking God's guidance, which is consistent with his attitude in 1 Chronicles 12.

Unity through Diversity

Ephesians 4:16: "From him the whole body, fitted together and joined together by every joint, grows and is built up in love, as each part fulfills its function." Although in a different context, this verse reflects the theme of unity and diversity of gifts observed in the gathering of warriors around David in 1 Chronicles 12.

The Loyalty of a True Friend

Proverbs 18:24: "A man of many friends may be lost, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." This proverb highlights the loyalty of the men who joined David, as described in 1 Chronicles 12. In short, 1 Chronicles 12 teaches us not only about the loyalty of David's warriors, but also about how God calls his people to unity and faithfulness, inviting us to reflect on our own commitment to the community of faith.