1 Chronicles 13:1
New International Version
David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.

New Living Translation
David consulted with all his officials, including the generals and captains of his army.

English Standard Version
David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader.

Berean Standard Bible
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.

King James Bible
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

New King James Version
Then David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

New American Standard Bible
Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, with every leader.

NASB 1995
Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.

NASB 1977
Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David took counsel with the commanders of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.

Amplified Bible
David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.

Christian Standard Bible
David consulted with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David consulted with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.

American Standard Version
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.

Contemporary English Version
Some time later, David talked with his army commanders,

English Revised Version
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David consulted with every officer who commanded a regiment or battalion.

Good News Translation
King David consulted with all the officers in command of units of a thousand men and units of a hundred men.

International Standard Version
Later, David conferred with every officer in charge of groups of thousands and groups of hundreds.

Majority Standard Bible
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.

NET Bible
David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred.

New Heart English Bible
David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David consulted with the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and with every leader.

World English Bible
David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David consults with the heads of the thousands and of the hundreds, [and] with every leader,

Young's Literal Translation
And David consulteth with the heads of the thousands, and of the hundreds, every leader,

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will counsel with the chiefs of the thousands and the hundreds, to every leader.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David consulted with the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and with all the commanders.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then David took counsel with the tribunes, and the centurions, and all the leaders.

New American Bible
After David had taken counsel with his commanders of thousands and of hundreds, that is, with every leader,

New Revised Standard Version
David consulted with the commanders of the thousands and of the hundreds, with every leader.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and with all the leaders and governors of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David took counsel with the Princes of thousands and hundreds, and all Princes and Leaders and Rulers of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David took counsel with the captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, even with every commander.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Fetches the Ark
1Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands. 2And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 6:1-11
David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. / And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, ...

1 Chronicles 15:1-3
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 28:1
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.

1 Kings 8:1-3
At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark,

2 Chronicles 5:2-3
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.

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.

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God 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 David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 12:23-28
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Chronicles 15:25-28
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 3:17-18
Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’”

2 Samuel 19:9-10
And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”

Acts 15:6-7
So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter. / After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

Acts 1:15-16
In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, / “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Acts 6:2-5
So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

consulted

1 Chronicles 12:14,20,32
These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand…

2 Samuel 6:1
Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.

2 Kings 23:1
And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.

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Then David
The phrase "Then David" marks a significant moment in the narrative of Israel's history. David, the anointed king, is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his heart after God (1 Samuel 13:14). The Hebrew root for David, "דָּוִד" (Dawid), means "beloved," reflecting his favored status with God. This moment follows his consolidation of power and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. David's leadership is characterized by his reliance on God, and this verse sets the stage for a pivotal decision in his reign.

conferred with
The act of conferring indicates a consultative leadership style. The Hebrew word used here is "יָעַץ" (ya'ats), meaning to advise or counsel. This suggests that David valued the input and wisdom of his leaders, demonstrating humility and a recognition of the importance of collective decision-making. In a historical context, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of seeking counsel from trusted advisors, which was crucial for effective governance.

all his leaders
David's consultation with "all his leaders" underscores the inclusivity and breadth of his leadership. The term "leaders" in Hebrew is "שָׂרִים" (sarim), which can refer to princes, officials, or captains. This indicates that David's leadership was not autocratic but involved a broad spectrum of voices, ensuring that the decisions made were representative of the entire nation. This approach aligns with the biblical principle of seeking wise counsel (Proverbs 11:14).

the commanders of hundreds and of thousands
This phrase highlights the military structure of ancient Israel. The "commanders of hundreds and of thousands" were key military leaders, indicating a well-organized and hierarchical army. The Hebrew words "שָׂרֵי מֵאוֹת" (sarei me'ot) and "שָׂרֵי אֲלָפִים" (sarei alafim) reflect a structured chain of command, essential for maintaining order and discipline. Historically, this organization was crucial for Israel's defense and expansion, and it underscores the importance of military readiness in David's reign.

XIII.

(1) And David consulted.--This consultation took place some time after the coronation at Hebron (comp. 2Samuel 6:1), "And David gathered together again every chosen man i?? Israel, thirty thousand." This is all that Samuel has corresponding to our 1Chronicles 13:1-5. It is by no means necessary to assume that, "according to the context, we are still at Hebron in the assemblage of 350,000 warriors" (Reuss). Samuel implies the contrary.

Captains of thousands.--The thousands (comp. 1Chronicles 12:20).

And the hundreds.--Comp. Numbers 31:14. The hundreds were the smaller military divisions of the tribe, representing, perhaps, the warlike strength of the houses, as the thousands represented that of the clans or sub-tribes. . . .

Verse 1. - There can be little doubt that the captains of thousands and hundreds... with every leader, here spoken of, represented what had become by this time a confirmed institution, although in embryo, dating from the time of Moses at least (Numbers 31:14; Deuteronomy 1:15; Judges 20:7; 2 Chronicles 20:21).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then David
דָּוִ֗יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

conferred
וַיִּוָּעַ֣ץ (way·yiw·wā·‘aṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his leaders,
נָגִֽיד׃ (nā·ḡîḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5057: A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes

the commanders
שָׂרֵ֧י (śā·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of hundreds
וְהַמֵּא֖וֹת (wə·ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967: A hundred

and of thousands.
הָאֲלָפִ֛ים (hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm)
Article | Number - masculine plural
Strong's 505: A thousand


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