1 Chronicles 12:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the half-tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand men came who were specifically chosen and named to make David king.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that eighteen thousand warriors from the tribe of Manasseh were specially selected to support David becoming king of Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of a detailed account of the warriors and supporters who rallied to David after the death of King Saul, as the nation of Israel transitioned to a new leader. These 18,000 men from the half-tribe of Manasseh were specifically named and sent to Hebron to affirm David's kingship, reflecting the tribal alliances that helped unify the kingdom under God's chosen ruler. This event underscores the historical process of establishing David's reign as part of God's covenant promises to Israel.

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