1 Chronicles 12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 12:31

1 Chronicles 12:31. Of the half-tribe of Manasseh Which was within Jordan: for of the other half beyond Jordan he speaks 1 Chronicles 12:37. Which were expressed by name Who were not ashamed publicly to own David by putting their names to some paper presented to them for that purpose. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 12:32

1 Chronicles 12:32 . That had understanding of the times They understood public affairs, the temper of the nation, and the tendencies of the present events. And they showed their wisdom at this time; for as they had adhered to Saul, while he lived, as knowing the time was not yet come for David to take possession of the kingdom; and as they could not join David, while Abner lived, and had the command of the other tribes wherewith they were encompassed, so, as soon as he was dead, and they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 12:33

1 Chronicles 12:33. Fifty thousand For this tribe, being next to that of Issachar, which was generally well affected to David, were probably very much swayed by their opinion and advice. Which could keep rank Or, which were prepared, or ordered for battle, or to fight for David if occasion required. Not of double heart They were sincerely loyal, and did not dissemble with David, pretending to be for him, while in their hearts they favoured Saul’s family. And none had any separate... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 12:40

1 Chronicles 12:40. They that were nigh them That lived not far from Hebron, the place where they now were. Unto Issachar, &c. This is added by way of amplification and explication, to show that this was not to be understood of those Israelites only who lived in the neighbourhood of Hebron, but of those also who lived at some distance, yet were nearer to Hebron than some of the other tribes here named. And on oxen Which, though not commonly used in this manner, nor very fit for such... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:1-40

David made king (11:1-12:40)It seems clear that the writer of Chronicles assumes that his readers have already read the books of Samuel and Kings. (In this commentary also it is assumed that the reader has read these books. For further details see notes and maps at the relevant places in Samuel and Kings, and the appendix at the end of Chronicles.)In view of his readers’ assumed knowledge, the Chronicler makes no attempt to record events that have little to do with his central purpose. For... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 12:1

these are they. These not included elsewhere: showing the independence of Chronicles, Saul the son of Kish. See note on 1 Chronicles 8:33 . mighty men. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 12:2

could use, &c. Compare Judges 3:15 ; Judges 20:15 , Judges 20:16 . Saul's brethren: i.e. his fellow-tribesmen. Compare 1 Chronicles 12:29 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 12:4

among the thirty. Probably another "thirty" at a later period. Ismaiah not in the list. 2 Samuel 23:24 , &c. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 12:8

separated themselves. Another example of how Judah came to be representative of the whole of Israel. See note on 1 Kings 12:17 . men of might. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14 . buckler. Hebrew = spear. But some codices, with one early printed edition and Syriac, read "buckler". Compare Jeremiah 46:3 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 12:15

the first month. Nisan, or Abib. overflown. Compare Joshua 3:15 . read more

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