1 Chronicles 12:33-40

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:23-40

We have here an account of those who were active in perfecting the settlement of David upon the throne, after the death of Ishbosheth. We read (1 Chron. 11:1; and before 2 Sam. 5:1) that all the tribes of Israel came, either themselves or by their representatives, to Hebron, to make David king; now here we have an account of the quota which every tribe brought in ready armed to the war, in case there should be any opposition, 1 Chron. 12:23. We may observe here, I. That those tribes that lived... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:23-37

And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war ,.... That were trained up to it, and accounted for it: and came to David to Hebron ; after the death of Ishbosheth and Abner, and when David had reigned seven years in Hebron: to turn the kingdom of Saul to him ; to transfer it to him and his family: according to the word of the Lord ; by Samuel, which they were acquainted with; and the number of those of the children of Judah, who made him their king... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:38

All these men of war that could keep rank ,.... Well disciplined men: came with a perfect heart to Hebron to make David king over Israel ; they were all of one mind, and quite hearty and sincere in fixing David on the throne of all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart also to make David king ; those who came not were of the same mind; it was the unanimous voice of the people that he should be their king. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:39

And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking ,.... Keeping a festival, to testify their joy on this occasion: for their brethren had prepared for them ; not the inhabitants of Hebron only, but all the country round about, brought in provisions on this joyful occasion; otherwise the men of Hebron would not have been able to have provided what was sufficient for such a vast number, as appears by what follows. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:40

Moreover, they that were nigh ,.... To Hebron, or bordered on the tribe of Judah: even unto Issachar, and Zebulun, and Naphtali ; as far as to those tribes, and including them: brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules ; all which were creatures used to carry burdens: and on oxen ; who, though commonly employed in ploughing, yet, on this occasion, might be made use of either in drawing wagons laden with provisions, such as follow, or in carrying loads on their backs;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 12:39

They were with David three days - These were the deputies of the different people mentioned here: it is not possible that all the thousands mentioned above could have feasted with David for three days; and yet it appears there was even of these a great number, for the men of Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali, who were nearest to this place of rendezvous, had brought all the necessaries for such a feast. From the whole it appears most evident that the great majority of the tribes of... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:33

Not of double heart . This phrase should be connected closely with the preceding clause, of which it is the termination, the sense being that they were the men to face battle with no doubtful heart. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:34-36

Naphtali, Dan , and Asher all show to advantage, in number at all events. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:37

The east of Jordan group muster a high number, and of well-equipped men. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:39

The supplies for eating and drinking were no doubt found chiefly in kind. To sum the number of the men here described, we should require to allow for those of Issachar and of the Aaronites and Zadokites added to the Levites ( 1 Chronicles 12:26-28 ). That grand total will not amount to the six hundred thousand of Exodus 12:37 . read more

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