9
Ezer was the chief, Obadiah second, Eliab third,
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.
7
and Joelah and Zebadiah the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.
8
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear. Their faces were the faces of lions, and they were as swift as gazelles in the mountains.
9
Ezer was the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,