Idi adda ni David idiay Hebron, adu a nasanay a mannakigubat ti timmipon iti armadana tapno tumulongda iti pannakaisaadna nga ari a sukat ni Saul, kas inkari ni Yahweh. Daytoy ti bilangda: Juda: 6,800 a mannakigubat nga addaan kadagiti kalasag ken pika; Simeon: 7,100 a nasanay a mannakigubat; Levi: 4,600 a soldado; dagiti pasurot ni Jehoyada a kaputotan ni Aaron: 3,700 a mannakigubat; dagiti kakabagian ni Zadok, maysa nga agtutubo ken nalaing a makigubat: 22 a nalatak a mannakigubat; Benjamin (iti tribu ni Saul): 3,000 a mannakigubat (kaaduanna kadagiti tattao ti Benjamin ti nagtalinaed a napudno ken ni Saul); Efraim: 20,800 a mannakigubat a nalatak iti kapuonanda; Akinlaud a Manases: 18,000 a napili a lallaki a mangisaad ken ni David a kas ari; Issacar: 200 a papangulo, agraman dagiti tattao nga ipanguloanda (dagitoy a panglakayen ti makaammo iti rumbeng nga aramiden ti Israel ken ti maitutop a tiempo a pannakaaramidna); Zebulon: 50,000 a napudno ken mapagtalkan a tattao a sisasagana a makigubat. Nasanayda nga agusar iti amin a kita ti igam; Neftali: 1,000 a papangulo agraman 37,000 a mannakigubat a sikakalasag ken sipipika; Dan: 28,600 a nasanay a mannakigubat; Aser: 40,000 a mannakigubat a sisasagana a makigubat; Dagiti tribu iti daya ti Jordan—Ruben, Gad ken Akindaya a Manases; 120,000 a mannakigubat a nasanay nga agusar iti amin a kita ti igam.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes the soldiers who came to support David in Hebron to make him king, following God's will. It mentions that these soldiers were ready for battle and were loyal to David.
Explained for Children
Imagine a group of friends who come together to help their friend become the leader of a game. They all bring their toys and are ready to play. This is like those soldiers who came to help David become the king, just like God wanted.
Historical Background
The Book of 1 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely during the Babylonian exile or shortly after. It was intended for a Jewish audience to remind them of their history and the continuity of God's promises.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this can be seen as a reminder to support those we believe God is calling to lead in various roles, whether in church, community, or other settings. It’s about being ready to stand with those who are advancing God’s purposes.