Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ahiezer their chief and Joash the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Berakah, Jehu the Anathothite, New Living Translation Their leader was Ahiezer son of Shemaah from Gibeah; his brother Joash was second-in-command. These were the other warriors: Jeziel and Pelet, sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu from Anathoth; English Standard Version The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, both sons of Shemaah of Gibeah; also Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah, Jehu of Anathoth, Berean Standard Bible Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; King James Bible The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, New King James Version The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Berachah, and Jehu the Anathothite; New American Standard Bible The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite, NASB 1995 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah and Jehu the Anathothite, NASB 1977 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah and Jehu the Anathothite, Legacy Standard Bible The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah and Jehu the Anathothite, Amplified Bible The chief was Ahiezer and then Joash, the sons of Shemaah of Gibeah; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah, and Jehu of Anathoth, Christian Standard Bible Their chief was Ahiezer son of Shemaah the Gibeathite. Then there was his brother Joash; Jeziel and Pelet sons of Azmaveth; Beracah, Jehu the Anathothite; Holman Christian Standard Bible Their chief was Ahiezer son of Shemaah the Gibeathite. Then there was his brother Joash; Jeziel and Pelet sons of Azmaveth; Beracah, Jehu the Anathothite; American Standard Version The chief was Ahiezer; then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite, English Revised Version The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite; GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahiezer was the leader, then Joash (they were the sons of Shemaah from Gibeah), Azmaveth's sons Jeziel and Pelet, Beracah and Jehu from Anathoth, International Standard Version Their leaders were Shemaah's sons Ahiezer and Joash from Gibeah, Azmaveth's sons Jeziel and Pelet, Beracah, Jehu from Anathoth, Majority Standard Bible Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; NET Bible Ahiezer, the leader, and Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Berachah, Jehu the Anathothite, New Heart English Bible The chief was Ahiezer; then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite, Webster's Bible Translation The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, World English Bible The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe head [is] Ahiezer, and Joash, sons of Shemaab the Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet, sons of Azmaveth, and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, Young's Literal Translation The head is Ahiezer, and Joash, sons of Shemaab the Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet, sons of Azmaveth, and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, Smith's Literal Translation The head, Ahiezer and Joash, sons of Shimeah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth and Berachah; and Jehu the Anathothite, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe chief was Ahiezer, and Joas, the sons of Samaa of Gabaath, and Jaziel, and Phallet the sons of Azmoth, and Beracha, and Jehu an Anathothite. Catholic Public Domain Version the leader was Ahiezer, with Joash, sons of Shemaah from Gibeah, and Jeziel and Pelet, sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah and Jehu, from Anathoth. New American Bible Ahiezer was their chief, along with Joash, both sons of Shemaah of Gibeah; also Jeziel and Pelet, sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu, from Anathoth; New Revised Standard Version The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, both sons of Shemaah of Gibeah; also Jeziel and Pelet sons of Azmaveth; Beracah, Jehu of Anathoth, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the names of the mighty men who were with David: Ahiezer and his son Joash; Joel of Macsite; Shemaiah the Gibeathite; Pelet and Berachiah, the sons of Arboth; and Jehu the Anatothite; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the names of the men of David who were with him: Akhiazar and Yuash his son, and Yoel who is from Maksa, Shemaiah who is from Gebath, Pelet, and Berakya, sons of Arbuth, Yahu who is from Nathoth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite; Brenton Septuagint Translation the chief was Achiezer, and Joas son of Asma the Gabathite, and Joel and Jophalet, sons of Asmoth, and Berchia, and Jeul of Anathoth, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag…2they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): 3Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; 4Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite;… Cross References 1 Samuel 9:1-2 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. 1 Samuel 14:50-51 His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. 2 Samuel 2:8-9 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. 2 Samuel 3:1 Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 3:6-10 During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ... 2 Samuel 3:12-13 Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and surely my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.” / “Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.” 2 Samuel 3:20-21 When Abner and twenty of his men came to David at Hebron, David held a feast for them. / Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once, and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.” So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace. 2 Samuel 3:27 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. 2 Samuel 3:30 (Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.) 2 Samuel 3:38-39 Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel? / And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!” 2 Samuel 4:1 Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed. 2 Samuel 4:5-12 Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. / They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. ... 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 2 Samuel 23:8-39 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... 1 Kings 2:5-6 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. Treasury of Scripture The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite. Shemaah. 1 Samuel 11:4 Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept. 2 Samuel 21:6 Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, whom the LORD did choose. And the king said, I will give them. Azmaveth 1 Chronicles 11:33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the Antothite 1 Chronicles 11:28 Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite, Jump to Previous Ahiezer Ahi-E'zer An'athoth Anathothite Antothite Azmaveth Az'maveth Beracah Berachah Chief Gib'e-Ah Head Jehu Joash Jo'ash PeletJump to Next Ahiezer Ahi-E'zer An'athoth Anathothite Antothite Azmaveth Az'maveth Beracah Berachah Chief Gib'e-Ah Head Jehu Joash Jo'ash Pelet1 Chronicles 12 1. The companies that came to David at Ziklag23. The armies that came to him at Hebron Ahiezer their chief The name "Ahiezer" means "my brother is help" in Hebrew, reflecting a theme of divine assistance and community support. As "chief," Ahiezer held a position of leadership, indicating his prominence and the trust placed in him by his peers. This highlights the importance of godly leadership and the role of community in achieving divine purposes. Joash son of Shemaah the Gibeathite Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth Beracah Jehu the Anathothite Shemaah.--Heb., Hashshemaah. The Gibeathite.--Of "Gibeah of Saul," between Ramah and Anathoth (Isaiah 10:29); also called "Gibeah of Benjamin" (1Chronicles 11:31; Judges 20:4). Jeziel.--So Hebrew margin; Hebrew text, Jez-el. (Comp. Peniel and Penuel.) Azmaveth.--Perhaps the warrior of Bahurim (1Chronicles 11:33). . . . Verse 3. - The sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite. The Peshito-Syriac has בְּנו instead of בֵּנֵי. This has the effect of making Joash the son of Ahiezer, and it makes Shemaah a third name in the list. This name has in the Hebrew the form for the article before it, and should appear in our version either as "Has-Shemaah," or "the Shemaah." The name, together with that of Azmaveth, is found in 1 Chronicles 8:13, 36, as belonging to the Benjamite tribe. The name Jeziel is omitted in the Syriac Version, and the two names Pelet and Berachah appear as sons of Azmaveth (1 Chronicles 11:33; 2 Samuel 23:31, where the Baharmite means the Baharumite, i.e. the man of Bahurim, in Benjamin). The Antothite; that is, native of Anathoth. The place is not given in Joshua 18; but it was a "priests' city" with "suburbs," belonging to Benjamin (1 Chronicles 11:28; Joshua 21:18; 1 Kings 2:26; Jeremiah 1:1; Jeremiah 29:27).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ahiezerאֲחִיעֶ֜זֶר (’ă·ḥî·‘e·zer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 295: Ahiezer -- 'my brother is help', two Israelites their chief, הָרֹ֨אשׁ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head and Joash, וְיוֹאָ֗שׁ (wə·yō·w·’āš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3101: Joash sons בְּנֵי֙ (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Shemaah הַשְּׁמָעָ֣ה (haš·šə·mā·‘āh) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8094: Shemaah -- father of two of David's warriors the Gibeathite; הַגִּבְעָתִ֔י (hag·giḇ·‘ā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1395: Gibeathite -- an inhabitant of Gibath (or Gibeah) Jeziel וִיזִיאֵ֥ל (wî·zî·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3149: Jeziel -- one of David's men and Pelet וָפֶ֖לֶט (wā·p̄e·leṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6404: Pelet -- two Israelites the sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Azmaveth; עַזְמָ֑וֶת (‘az·mā·weṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5820: Azmaveth -- 'strong (one) of death', four Israelites Beracah, וּבְרָכָ֕ה (ū·ḇə·rā·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1294: Berachah -- an Israelite, also a valley in Judah Jehu וְיֵה֖וּא (wə·yê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3058: Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites the Anathothite, הָעֲנְּתֹתִֽי׃ (hā·‘ăn·nə·ṯō·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6069: Anathothite -- inhabitant of Anathoth Links 1 Chronicles 12:3 NIV1 Chronicles 12:3 NLT 1 Chronicles 12:3 ESV 1 Chronicles 12:3 NASB 1 Chronicles 12:3 KJV 1 Chronicles 12:3 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 12:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 12:3 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 12:3 French Bible 1 Chronicles 12:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:3 The chief was Ahiezer (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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