1 Chronicles 12:31

31 from half the tribe of Manasseh, designated by name to come and make David king—18,000;

1 Chronicles 12:31 in Other Translations

31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

31 Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were expressly named to come and make David king.

31 From the half-tribe of Manasseh west of the Jordan, 18,000 men were designated by name to help David become king.

31 from the half-tribe of Manasseh, 18,000 elected to come and make David king;

31 From half the tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.

1 Chronicles 12:31 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 12:31

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 12:23).

1 Chronicles 12:31 In-Context

29 from Benjamin, Saul’s tribe—3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to Saul’s house until then;

30 from Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans—20,800;

31 from half the tribe of Manasseh, designated by name to come and make David king—18,000;

32 from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;

33 from Zebulun, experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every type of weapon, to help David with undivided loyalty—50,000;