1 Chronicles 12:9

9 Ezer was the first, then Obadiah, Eliab,

1 Chronicles 12:9 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 9-13. Ezer the first
This, and those that follow, are the names of the Gadites given, according to their age, or merit, or order in coming to David: Obadiah, Eliab, Mishmannah, Jeremiah, Attai, Eliel, Johanan, Elzabad, Jeremiah, Machbanai; in all eleven.

1 Chronicles 12:9 In-Context

7 and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.

8 There were some Gadites there who had defected to David at his wilderness fortress; they were seasoned and eager fighters who knew how to handle shield and spear. They were wild in appearance, like lions, but as agile as gazelles racing across the hills.

9 Ezer was the first, then Obadiah, Eliab,

10 Mishmannah, Jeremiah,

11 Attai, Eliel,