1 Chronicles 12:34
1 Chronicles 12:34 in Multiple Translations
From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.
And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.
And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.
And of Naphtali, a thousand captains with thirty-seven thousand spearmen.
From the tribe of Naphtali, 1,000 officers and 37,000 warriors carrying shields and spears.
And of Naphtali a thousand captaines, and with them with shielde and speare seuen and thirtie thousande.
And of Naphtali, a thousand heads, and with them, with target and spear, [are] thirty and seven thousand.
Of Naphtali: one thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty-seven thousand.
And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.
And of Nephtali, a thousand leaders: and with them seven and thirty thousand, furnished with shield and spear.
There were 1,000 officers from the tribe of Naphtali. With them were 37,000 soldiers, each carrying shields and spears.
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1 Chronicles 12:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/זְּבֻל֞וּן
יוֹצְאֵ֣י
צָבָ֗א
עֹרְכֵ֧י
מִלְחָמָ֛ה
בְּ/כָל
כְּלֵ֥י
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
אָ֑לֶף
וְ/לַ/עֲדֹ֖ר
בְּ/לֹא
לֵ֥ב
וָ/לֵֽב
מִ/זְּבֻל֞וּן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
Zebulun
Prep | N-proper
יוֹצְאֵ֣י
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal
צָבָ֗א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs
עֹרְכֵ֧י
ʻârak
H6186
to arrange
V-Qal
מִלְחָמָ֛ה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
N-fs
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
כְּלֵ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
N-fs
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
אָ֑לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/לַ/עֲדֹ֖ר
ʻădar
H5737
to help
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בְּ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Prep | Part
לֵ֥ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
וָ/לֵֽב
lêb
H3820
heart
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 12:34
מִ/זְּבֻל֞וּן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
"Zebulun"
Prep | N-proper
Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; Psalms 68:28.
יוֹצְאֵ֣י
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
צָבָ֗א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
עֹרְכֵ֧י
ʻârak
H6186
"to arrange"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to value or arrange things in order. It is used in various contexts, like setting up an army for battle or estimating the value of something, as seen in 1 Kings 10.
Definition: 1) to arrange, set or put or lay in order, set in array, prepare, order, ordain, handle, furnish, esteem, equal, direct, compare 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to arrange or set or lay in order, arrange, state in order, set forth (a legal case), set in place 1a2) to compare, be comparable
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. See also: Genesis 14:8; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Psalms 5:4.
מִלְחָמָ֛ה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלֵ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
אָ֑לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/לַ/עֲדֹ֖ר
ʻădar
H5737
"to help"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To lack means to not have enough of something or to be missing something. In the Bible, it can also mean to dig or to fail at something. This concept is used to describe various situations.
Definition: 1) to help 1a) (Qal) to help
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: dig, fail, keep (rank), lack. See also: 1 Samuel 30:19; Isaiah 7:25; Isaiah 5:6.
בְּ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Prep | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
לֵ֥ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וָ/לֵֽב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Conj | N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 12:34
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Context — David’s Army Grows at Hebron
32From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.
33From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.
34From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.
35From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. 36From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.1 Chronicles 12:34 Summary
This verse tells us about the men from the tribe of Naphtali who joined David's army, with 1,000 commanders and 37,000 men ready to fight with shields and spears. It shows how different tribes came together to support David, just like how God brings people together to achieve His purposes, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. The men from Naphtali were well-prepared for battle, and we can learn from their example by being prepared to stand strong in our faith, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18. By working together and trusting in God, we can accomplish great things, just like David and his army did, as described in 2 Samuel 5:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from the large number of men from Naphtali who joined David's army?
We can learn about the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving a common goal, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:34, where 1,000 commanders and 37,000 men from Naphtali joined David's army, demonstrating their commitment to his leadership and the cause of Israel, much like the unity described in Psalms 133:1.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles 12?
This verse is part of a larger list of tribes and their contributions to David's army, highlighting the diverse support for David's leadership and the formation of a unified Israel, as prophesied in Genesis 49:10 and fulfilled in 2 Samuel 5:1-5.
What does the mention of 'shield and spear' indicate about the men from Naphtali?
The mention of 'shield and spear' suggests that the men from Naphtali were well-equipped and prepared for battle, similar to the description of the warriors in Song of Solomon 3:7-8, who were also armed and ready for war.
How does this verse demonstrate God's provision and care for David?
This verse demonstrates God's provision and care for David by showing how God brought together a large and diverse group of supporters, as promised in Genesis 28:15 and 2 Samuel 7:9, to aid him in his battles and establish his kingdom.
Reflection Questions
- What does the commitment of the 1,000 commanders and 37,000 men from Naphtali teach us about the importance of leadership and followership in our own lives?
- How can we, like the men from Naphtali, prepare ourselves for spiritual battles and stand strong in our faith, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18?
- What role does unity and cooperation play in achieving our goals, and how can we apply this principle in our personal and communal lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- In what ways can we demonstrate our devotion to God's leaders and causes, just as the men from Naphtali demonstrated their devotion to David, as described in 2 Chronicles 19:8-11?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 12:34
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 12:23].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 12:34
And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand. Of Naphtali a thousand captains , [ saariym (H8269), princes] - (cf. Ps. 67:27 .)
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:34
(34) Spear (hãnîth).—A different word from that in 1 Chronicles 12:24 (rômah). Perhaps the former was thrown, the latter thrust.