1 Chronicles 12:21 They helped David against raiding bands, for all of them were brave warriors, and they were commanders in his army.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
They helped David against raiding bands, for all of them were brave warriors, and they were commanders in his army.

English Standard Version
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and were commanders in the army.

New American Standard Bible
They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the army.

King James Bible
And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all brave warriors and commanders in the army.

International Standard Version
They helped David against raiders, since they were all warriors and commanders in the army.

American Standard Version
And they helped David against the band of rovers: for they were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host.

Douay-Rheims Bible
These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army.

Darby Bible Translation
And they helped David in his expeditions; for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.

Young's Literal Translation
and they have helped with David over the troop, for mighty of valour are all of them, and they are captains in the host,

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's 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.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

21, 22. they helped David against the band—that is, the Amalekites who had pillaged Ziklag in David's absence. This military expedition was made by all his men (1Sa 30:9), who, as David's early helpers, are specially distinguished from those who are mentioned in the latter portion of the chapter.