As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.
When David was going to Ziklag, some captains from the tribe of Manasseh joined him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zilthai. These men were commanders of thousands in Manasseh's army.
This verse shows how military leaders from different tribes began joining David's forces, even before he became king.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, 1 Chronicles 12 describes the various groups of warriors who rallied to David during a time of political upheaval in Israel, as he was on the run from King Saul and preparing to assume leadership. David had taken refuge in Ziklag, a town in Philistine territory, where he was building his forces while avoiding Saul's pursuit. The men from the tribe of Manasseh mentioned in this verse were military leaders who defected to David's side, demonstrating the growing support he was gaining from different Israelite tribes.
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