1 Chronicles 12:9
 1 Chronicles 12:9 
New International Version (©2011)
Ezer was the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,

New Living Translation (©2007)
Ezer was their leader. Obadiah was second. Eliab was third.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Ezer the chief, Obadiah second, Eliab third,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Ezer was the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Ezer was the chief, Obadiah second, Eliab third,

International Standard Version (©2012)
Their leader was Ezer, Obadiah was second, Eliab third,

NET Bible (©2006)
Ezer was the leader, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Ezer was the first of these soldiers. The second was Obadiah. The third was Eliab.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

American King James Version
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

American Standard Version
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Douay-Rheims Bible
Ezer the chief, Obdias the second, Eliab the third,

Darby Bible Translation
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

English Revised Version
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third;

Webster's Bible Translation
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

World English Bible
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Young's Literal Translation
Ezer the head, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

12:1-22 Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends, while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner from coming to the Savior, nor drive the believer from the path of duty. Those who break through, and overcome in these attempts, will find abundant recompence. From the words of Amasai we may learn how to testify our affection and allegiance to the Lord Jesus; his we must be throughly; on his side we must be forward to appear and act. If we are under the influence of the Spirit, we shall desire to have our lot among them, and to declare ourselves on their side; if in faith and love we embrace the cause of Christ, he will receive, employ, and advance us.


Pulpit Commentary

Verses 9-13. - The eleven names of these verses are all known elsewhere, but none of them as designating the same persons.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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.


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The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag
8And of the Gadites there separated themselves to David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes on the mountains; 9Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, 10Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, …

1 Chronicles 12:8 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.
1 Chronicles 12:10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,