1 Chronicles 12:14
1 Chronicles 12:14 in Multiple Translations
These Gadites were army commanders, the least of whom was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand.
These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.
These of the sons of Gad were captains of the host: he that was least was equal to a hundred, and the greatest to a thousand.
These Gadites were captains of the army; the least of them was captain over a hundred men, and the greatest over a thousand.
These warriors from Gad were army officers. The least able of them was in charge of 100 men; the best was in charge of 1,000.
These were the sonnes of Gad, captaines of the hoste: one of the least could resist an hundreth, and the greatest a thousand.
These [are] of the sons of Gad, heads of the host, one of a hundred [is] the least, and the greatest, of a thousand;
These of the sons of Gad were captains of the army. He who was least was equal to one hundred, and the greatest to one thousand.
These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over a hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.
These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the army: the least of them was captain over a hundred soldiers, and the greatest over a thousand.
Those men from the tribe of Gad were all army officers. Some of them commanded 1,000 soldiers, and some of them commanded 100 soldiers.
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1 Chronicles 12:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִרְמְיָ֨הוּ֙
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
מַכְבַּנַּ֖י
עַשְׁתֵּ֥י
עָשָֽׂר
יִרְמְיָ֨הוּ֙
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
tenth
Art | Adj
מַכְבַּנַּ֖י
Makbannay
H4344
Machbannai
N-proper
עַשְׁתֵּ֥י
ʻashtêy
H6249
eleven
Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 12:14
יִרְמְיָ֨הוּ֙
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
"tenth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for 'tenth' is used to describe a tenth part of something, like a tenth of one's income. It can also refer to the tenth month of the year. In English Bibles, it is often translated as 'tenth' or 'tenth part'.
Definition: 1) ordinal number 1a) a tenth
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: tenth (part). See also: Genesis 8:5; 1 Chronicles 25:17; Isaiah 6:13.
מַכְבַּנַּ֖י
Makbannay
H4344
"Machbannai"
N-proper
Machbannai was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag, his name meaning bond of the Lord. He was one of David's mighty men, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:13. Machbannai lived during the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.13 § Machbanai = "bond of the Lord" a Gadite and one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Machbanai. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:14.
עַשְׁתֵּ֥י
ʻashtêy
H6249
"eleven"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number eleven, like one more than ten. It is used in the Bible to count things, such as eleven of something.
Definition: 1) one, eleven, eleventh 1a) one as combined with ten ( a.sar (עָשָׂר "ten" H6240))
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] eleven(-th). See also: Exodus 26:7; 1 Chronicles 24:12; Jeremiah 1:3.
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 12:14
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- 1 Chronicles 12:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 12:14
Context — The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag
12Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,
13Jeremiah the tenth, and Machbanai the eleventh.
14These Gadites were army commanders, the least of whom was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand.
15These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing all its banks, and they put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west. 16Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:30 | How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? |
| 2 | Leviticus 26:8 | Five of you will pursue a hundred, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you. |
1 Chronicles 12:14 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 12:14, tells us about a group of men called the Gadites, who were very strong and brave warriors, with the least of them being able to defeat a hundred men and the greatest able to defeat a thousand. This shows us that God can use people with different levels of strength and abilities to accomplish great things, just like He used David to defeat Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:45-51. The Gadites' strength and bravery are a reminder that, as believers, we can trust in God's power to help us overcome any challenge, just as the apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. By trusting in God's power, we can, like the Gadites, be a source of strength and courage to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Gadites being described as army commanders?
The Gadites being described as army commanders highlights their military prowess and leadership abilities, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:14, where it is stated that the least of them was a match for a hundred and the greatest for a thousand, demonstrating their strength and bravery, much like the mighty men of David in 1 Samuel 23:16-17.
How does the description of the Gadites in 1 Chronicles 12:14 relate to their faith?
The description of the Gadites in 1 Chronicles 12:14 showcases their trust in God, as they were able to accomplish great feats through their faith, much like the Israelites who trusted God to part the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-14, and this faith is a key aspect of their military success.
What can we learn from the varying levels of strength among the Gadites?
The fact that the least of the Gadites was a match for a hundred and the greatest for a thousand, as stated in 1 Chronicles 12:14, teaches us that God uses people with different levels of abilities and strengths to accomplish His purposes, just as Jesus taught that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that grows into a large tree in Matthew 13:31-32.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual warfare?
The description of the Gadites as army commanders who were a match for a hundred or a thousand, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:14, can be seen as a spiritual analogy, where believers are called to trust in God's power to overcome spiritual enemies, just as the apostle Paul writes about putting on the whole armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil in Ephesians 6:10-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power to overcome challenges, just like the Gadites trusted in God's power to overcome their enemies?
- How can I, like the Gadites, use my unique strengths and abilities to serve God and further His kingdom?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of faith and trust in God's power, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the Gadites, be a source of strength and courage to those around me, and how can I use my influence to point others to God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 12:14
These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host,.... Of the militia in their own country, and of the men they brought with them; or they were such afterwards in David's army: one of the least was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 12:14
These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
Not that they brought now so many men with them; but either, 1. They had hitherto been captains or colonels under Saul, or in the established militia or bands of their tribe. Or, 2. They were so afterwards under David, who for their valour and fidelity thus advanced them.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
1 Chronicles 12:14 These [were] of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least [was] over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.Ver. 14. One of the least was over a hundred.] Or, One that was least could resist a hundred, and the greatest a thousand. Such a one was “παντωνανταξιοςαλλων.”
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
(14) These were.—Subscription. Captains of the host.—Literally, heads of the host, i.e., chief warriors. One of the least was over an hundred.—The margin is correct. David’s band at this time was about 600 strong. The rendering of the text is that of the Syr. and Vulg. The LXX. closely intimates the Heb. εἷςτοῖςἑκατὸνμικρὸςκτλ. For the true meaning, comp. Deuteronomy 32:30; and Leviticus 26:8. The Heb. says: “One to a hundred, the little one; and the great one to a thousand.” This. too, is poetic, or, at least, rhetorical in character, and quite unlike the chronicler’s usual style.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 12:14
14. These … the host] R.V. These of the sons of Gad were captains of the host. one of the least, etc.] R.V. he that was least was equal to an hundred, and the greatest to a thousand. Cp. Leviticus 26:8; Isaiah 30:17.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 12:14
The marginal rendering is preferable. (Compare Leviticus 26:8).
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14
14. One of the least was over a hundred, and the greatest over a thousand — Thus the Vulgate; but the marginal reading gives the sense of the Hebrew: One that was least could resist a hundred, and the greatest a thousand.
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