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1 Chronicles 12:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Some men from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah came to David's stronghold to join him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that warriors from Benjamin and Judah came to support David while he was in hiding.

📚 Historical Context

During the time of King Saul's reign, David was on the run and had taken refuge in a stronghold, likely Ziklag, as he waited for God's timing to become king. People from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah, who were David's own kin and fellow Israelites, came to join him, showing their allegiance and support amid the political unrest. This event reflects the growing momentum of support for David as God's chosen leader in ancient Israel.

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