Zadok; thought to be the same who was made high priest in Solomon’s time, 1 Kings 2:35; which if true, he was very young at this time. Twenty and two captains, whom he brought along with him. read more
i.e. Endeavoured to keep the crown in their own tribe, and in Saul’s family. read more
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; which were not ashamed nor afraid publicly to own David, first by putting their names to some paper presented to them for that purpose, and then by marching to him to Hebron. read more
Understanding of the times; either, 1. Skill in the stars, and several seasons and changes of the air; which might be of good use in husbandry, to which this tribe was addicted Genesis 49:14; Deuteronomy 33:18. Or rather, 2. Political prudence to discern and embrace the fit seasons for all actions; as appears, 1. From the following words, to know what, not only their own tribe, but all Israel ought to do. 2. By the great authority and command which they had over all their brethren upon this... read more
Of Zebulun 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 disposed, or prepared, or ordered for battle, or to fight for David, if occasion so required. Not of double heart, Heb. without a heart and a heart; which may relate either, 1. To the whole body of them; they were all of one heart and one mind towards David, not some for him, and... read more
To wit, after the death of Abner and Ish-bosheth. read more
They that were nigh them; that lived not far from Hebron, the place where they now were. Unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali: this is added by way of amplification and explication, to show that he did not understand this of those Israelites only who lived in the neighbourhood of Hebron, but of those that lived at some distance, yet were nearer to Hebron than some of the other tribes here named. On oxen; which though not commonly used in this manner, nor fit for such purposes, now they so... read more
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter entirely new matter—supplementary to Samuel—contains a list of those who joined David in time of Saul (1 Chronicles 12:1-22), and of those who came to make him king over Israel (1 Chronicles 12:23-40).1 Chronicles 12:1-7.—Benjamin and Judah came to Ziklag. A town which belonged to Simeon (Joshua 19:5), but given to David for residence it fell to Judah. Close, hidden (cf. 1 Samuel 17:30). Brethren, i.e., Benjamites, i.e., members of the same tribe; disgusted with... read more
DISCOURSE: 384THE PROPRIETY OF CONSIDERING TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES1 Chronicles 12:32. The children of Issachar were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.THE doctrine of expediency is of difficult investigation: but it is highly deserving of our attention; Because the greater part of our conduct in every situation of life depends upon it: and it is no small honour to the tribe of Issachar, that they were distinguished above all the other tribes of Israel in... read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Chronicles 12:27
The leader of the Aaronites; not the high priest, for that was Abiathar, 1 Samuel 23:6; but one of eminent place under him, and who had a great power and interest among his brethren. read more