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א אָדָם שֵׁת, אֱנוֹשׁ.
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These books are called by the Greek interpreters, Paralipomenon, that is, of things left out, or omitted; because they are a kind of a supplement of such things as were passed over in the books of the Kings. The Hebrews call them Dibre Haijamim, that is, The Words of the Days, or The Chronicles. Not that they are the books which are so often quoted in the Kings, under the title of the words of the days of the kings of Israel, and of the kings of Juda: for the books of Paralipomenon were written after the books of Kings: but because in all probability they have been abridged from those ancient words of the days, by Esdras or some other sacred writer. (For more information, see the article [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11472a.htm PARALIPOMENON] in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)[https://www.newadvent.org/bible/2ch000.htm]
==Chapter 1==
[1] Adam, Seth, Enosh;
[1] Adam, Seth, Enosh;
[2] Kenan, Ma-hal'alel, Jared;
[2] Kenan, Ma-hal'alel, Jared;
[53] Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,
[53] Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,
[54] Mag'di-el, and Iram; these are the chiefs of Edom.
[54] Mag'di-el, and Iram; these are the chiefs of Edom.
==Chapter 2==
[1]
[1]These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Is'sachar, Zeb'ulun,
These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Is'sachar, Zeb'ulun,
[2] Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naph'tali, Gad, and Asher.
[2] Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naph'tali, Gad, and Asher.
[3] The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah; these three Bath-shu'a the Canaanitess bore to him. Now Er, Judah's first-born, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, and he slew him.
[3] The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah; these three Bath-shu'a the Canaanitess bore to him. Now Er, Judah's first-born, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, and he slew him.
[4] His daughter-in-law Tamar also bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.
[4] His daughter-in-law Tamar also bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.
[5]
[5] The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
[6] The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara, five in all.
[6] The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara, five in all.
[7] The sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the matter of the devoted thing;
[7] The sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the matter of the devoted thing;
[8] and Ethan's son was Azari'ah.
[8] and Ethan's son was Azari'ah.
[9]
[9] The sons of Hezron, that were born to him: Jerah'meel, Ram, and Chelu'bai.
The sons of Hezron, that were born to him: Jerah'meel, Ram, and Chelu'bai.
[10] Ram was the father of Ammin'adab, and Ammin'adab was the father of Nahshon, prince of the sons of Judah.
[10] Ram was the father of Ammin'adab, and Ammin'adab was the father of Nahshon, prince of the sons of Judah.
[16] and their sisters were Zeru'iah and Ab'igail. The sons of Zeru'iah: Abi'shai, Jo'ab, and As'ahel, three.
[16] and their sisters were Zeru'iah and Ab'igail. The sons of Zeru'iah: Abi'shai, Jo'ab, and As'ahel, three.
[17] Ab'igail bore Ama'sa, and the father of Ama'sa was Jether the Ish'maelite.
[17] Ab'igail bore Ama'sa, and the father of Ama'sa was Jether the Ish'maelite.
[18]
[18] Caleb the son of Hezron had children by his wife Azu'bah, and by Jer'ioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
Caleb the son of Hezron had children by his wife Azu'bah, and by Jer'ioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
[19] When Azu'bah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
[19] When Azu'bah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
[20] Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bez'alel.
[20] Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bez'alel.
[21]
[21] Afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was sixty years old; and she bore him Segub;
Afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was sixty years old; and she bore him Segub;
[22] and Segub was the father of Ja'ir, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.
[22] and Segub was the father of Ja'ir, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.
[23] But Geshur and Aram took from them Havvoth-ja'ir, Kenath and its villages, sixty towns. All these were descendants of Machir, the father of Gilead.
[23] But Geshur and Aram took from them Havvoth-ja'ir, Kenath and its villages, sixty towns. All these were descendants of Machir, the father of Gilead.
[24] After the death of Hezron, Caleb went in to Eph'rathah, the wife of Hezron his father, and she bore him Ashhur, the father of Teko'a.
[24] After the death of Hezron, Caleb went in to Eph'rathah, the wife of Hezron his father, and she bore him Ashhur, the father of Teko'a.
[25]
[25] The sons of Jerah'meel, the first-born of Hezron: Ram, his first-born, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahi'jah.
The sons of Jerah'meel, the first-born of Hezron: Ram, his first-born, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahi'jah.
[26] Jerah'meel also had another wife, whose name was At'arah; she was the mother of Onam.
[26] Jerah'meel also had another wife, whose name was At'arah; she was the mother of Onam.
[40] Ele-a'sah was the father of Sismai, and Sismai of Shallum.
[40] Ele-a'sah was the father of Sismai, and Sismai of Shallum.
[41] Shallum was the father of Jekami'ah, and Jekami'ah of Eli'shama.
[41] Shallum was the father of Jekami'ah, and Jekami'ah of Eli'shama.
[42]
[42] The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerah'meel: Mare'shah his first-born, who was the father of Ziph. The sons of Mare'shah: Hebron.
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerah'meel: Mare'shah his first-born, who was the father of Ziph. The sons of Mare'shah: Hebron.
[43] The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tap'puah, Rekem, and Shema.
[43] The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tap'puah, Rekem, and Shema.
[48] Ma'acah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tir'hanah.
[48] Ma'acah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tir'hanah.
[49] She also bore Sha'aph the father of Madman'nah, Sheva the father of Machbe'nah and the father of Gib'e-a; and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
[49] She also bore Sha'aph the father of Madman'nah, Sheva the father of Machbe'nah and the father of Gib'e-a; and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
[50] These were the descendants of Caleb.
[50] These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the first-born of Eph'rathah: Shobal the father of Kir'iath-je'arim,
The sons of Hur the first-born of Eph'rathah: Shobal the father of Kir'iath-je'arim,
[51] Salma, the father of Bethelem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.
[51] Salma, the father of Bethelem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.
[54] The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netoph'athites, At'roth-beth-jo'ab, and half of the Man'aha'thites, the Zorites.
[54] The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netoph'athites, At'roth-beth-jo'ab, and half of the Man'aha'thites, the Zorites.
[55] The families also of the scribes that dwelt at Jabez: the Ti'rathites, the Shim'e-athites, and the Su'cathites. These are the Ken'ites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
[55] The families also of the scribes that dwelt at Jabez: the Ti'rathites, the Shim'e-athites, and the Su'cathites. These are the Ken'ites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
==Chapter 3==
[1]
[1] These are the sons of David that were born to him in Hebron: the first-born Amnon, by Ahin'o-am the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, by Ab'igail the Car'melitess,
These are the sons of David that were born to him in Hebron: the first-born Amnon, by Ahin'o-am the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, by Ab'igail the Car'melitess,
[2] the third Ab'salom, whose mother was Ma'acah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; the fourth Adoni'jah, whose mother was Haggith;
[2] the third Ab'salom, whose mother was Ma'acah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; the fourth Adoni'jah, whose mother was Haggith;
[8] Eli'shama, Eli'ada, and Eliph'elet, nine.
[8] Eli'shama, Eli'ada, and Eliph'elet, nine.
[9] All these were David's sons, besides the sons of the concubines; and Tamar was their sister.
[9] All these were David's sons, besides the sons of the concubines; and Tamar was their sister.
[10]
[10] The descendants of Solomon: Rehobo'am, Abi'jah his son, Asa his son, Jehosh'aphat his son,
The descendants of Solomon: Rehobo'am, Abi'jah his son, Asa his son, Jehosh'aphat his son,
[11] Joram his son, Ahazi'ah his son, Jo'ash his son,
[11] Joram his son, Ahazi'ah his son, Jo'ash his son,
[23] The sons of Neari'ah: Eli-o-e'nai, Hizki'ah, and Azri'kam, three.
[23] The sons of Neari'ah: Eli-o-e'nai, Hizki'ah, and Azri'kam, three.
[24] The sons of Eli-o-e'nai: Hod'avi'ah, Eli'ashib, Pelai'ah, Akkub, Joha'nan, Delai'ah, and Ana'ni, seven.
[24] The sons of Eli-o-e'nai: Hod'avi'ah, Eli'ashib, Pelai'ah, Akkub, Joha'nan, Delai'ah, and Ana'ni, seven.
==Chapter 4==
[1]
[1] The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
[2] Re-ai'ah the son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahu'mai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zo'rathites.
[2] Re-ai'ah the son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahu'mai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zo'rathites.
[22] and Jokim, and the men of Coze'ba, and Jo'ash, and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and returned to Lehem (now the records are ancient).
[22] and Jokim, and the men of Coze'ba, and Jo'ash, and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and returned to Lehem (now the records are ancient).
[23] These were the potters and inhabitants of Neta'im and Gede'rah; they dwelt there with the king for his work.
[23] These were the potters and inhabitants of Neta'im and Gede'rah; they dwelt there with the king for his work.
[24]
[24] The sons of Simeon: Nem'uel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Sha'ul;
The sons of Simeon: Nem'uel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Sha'ul;
[25] Shallum was his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
[25] Shallum was his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
[32] And their villages were Etam, A'in, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,
[32] And their villages were Etam, A'in, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,
[33] along with all their villages which were round about these cities as far as Ba'al. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record.
[33] along with all their villages which were round about these cities as far as Ba'al. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record.
[34]
[34] Mesho'bab, Jamlech, Joshah the son of Amazi'ah,
Mesho'bab, Jamlech, Joshah the son of Amazi'ah,
[35] Jo'el, Jehu the son of Joshibi'ah, son of Serai'ah, son of As'i-el,
[35] Jo'el, Jehu the son of Joshibi'ah, son of Serai'ah, son of As'i-el,
[42] And some of them, five hundred men of the Simeonites, went to Mount Se'ir, having as their leaders Pelati'ah, Ne-ari'ah, Rephai'ah, and Uz'ziel, the sons of Ishi;
[42] And some of them, five hundred men of the Simeonites, went to Mount Se'ir, having as their leaders Pelati'ah, Ne-ari'ah, Rephai'ah, and Uz'ziel, the sons of Ishi;
[43] and they destroyed the remnant of the Amal'ekites that had escaped, and they have dwelt there to this day.
[43] and they destroyed the remnant of the Amal'ekites that had escaped, and they have dwelt there to this day.
==Chapter 5==
[1]
[1] The sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel (for he was the first-born; but because he polluted his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright;
The sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel (for he was the first-born; but because he polluted his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright;
[2] though Judah became strong among his brothers and a prince was from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
[2] though Judah became strong among his brothers and a prince was from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
[9] He also dwelt to the east as far as the entrance of the desert this side of the Euphra'tes, because their cattle had multiplied in the land of Gilead.
[9] He also dwelt to the east as far as the entrance of the desert this side of the Euphra'tes, because their cattle had multiplied in the land of Gilead.
[10] And in the days of Saul they made war on the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the region east of Gilead.
[10] And in the days of Saul they made war on the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the region east of Gilead.
[11]
[11] The sons of Gad dwelt over against them in the land of Bashan as far as Sal'ecah:
The sons of Gad dwelt over against them in the land of Bashan as far as Sal'ecah:
[12] Jo'el the chief, Shapham the second, Ja'nai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
[12] Jo'el the chief, Shapham the second, Ja'nai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
[16] and they dwelt in Gilead, in Bashan and in its towns, and in all the pasture lands of Sharon to their limits.
[16] and they dwelt in Gilead, in Bashan and in its towns, and in all the pasture lands of Sharon to their limits.
[17] All of these were enrolled by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jerobo'am king of Israel.
[17] All of these were enrolled by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jerobo'am king of Israel.
[18]
[18] The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manas'seh had valiant men, who carried shield and sword, and drew the bow, expert in war, forty-four thousand seven hundred and sixty, ready for service.
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manas'seh had valiant men, who carried shield and sword, and drew the bow, expert in war, forty-four thousand seven hundred and sixty, ready for service.
[19] They made war upon the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab;
[19] They made war upon the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab;
[21] They carried off their livestock: fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand asses, and a hundred thousand men alive.
[21] They carried off their livestock: fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand asses, and a hundred thousand men alive.
[22] For many fell slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their place until the exile.
[22] For many fell slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their place until the exile.
[23]
[23] The members of the half-tribe of Manas'seh dwelt in the land; they were very numerous from Bashan to Ba'al-her'mon, Senir, and Mount Hermon.
The members of the half-tribe of Manas'seh dwelt in the land; they were very numerous from Bashan to Ba'al-her'mon, Senir, and Mount Hermon.
[24] These were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, Ishi, Eli'el, Az'ri-el, Jeremiah, Hodavi'ah, and Jah'di-el, mighty warriors, famous men, heads of their fathers' houses.
[24] These were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, Ishi, Eli'el, Az'ri-el, Jeremiah, Hodavi'ah, and Jah'di-el, mighty warriors, famous men, heads of their fathers' houses.
[25] But they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and played the harlot after the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them.
[25] But they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and played the harlot after the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them.
[26] So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, the spirit of Til'gath-pilne'ser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, namely, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manas'seh, and brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river Gozan, to this day.
[26] So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, the spirit of Til'gath-pilne'ser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, namely, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manas'seh, and brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river Gozan, to this day.
==Chapter 6==
[1]
[1] The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merar'i.
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merar'i.
[2] The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uz'ziel.
[2] The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uz'ziel.
[14] Azari'ah of Serai'ah, Serai'ah of Jehoz'adak;
[14] Azari'ah of Serai'ah, Serai'ah of Jehoz'adak;
[15] and Jehoz'adak went into exile when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnez'zar.
[15] and Jehoz'adak went into exile when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnez'zar.
[16]
[16] The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merar'i.
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merar'i.
[17] And these are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shim'e-i.
[17] And these are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shim'e-i.
[29] The sons of Merar'i: Mahli, Libni his son, Shim'e-i his son, Uzzah his son,
[29] The sons of Merar'i: Mahli, Libni his son, Shim'e-i his son, Uzzah his son,
[30] Shim'e-a his son, Haggi'ah his son, and Asai'ah his son.
[30] Shim'e-a his son, Haggi'ah his son, and Asai'ah his son.
[31]
[31] These are the men whom David put in charge of the service of song in the house of the LORD, after the ark rested there.
These are the men whom David put in charge of the service of song in the house of the LORD, after the ark rested there.
[32] They ministered with song before the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem; and they performed their service in due order.
[32] They ministered with song before the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem; and they performed their service in due order.
[47] son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merar'i, son of Levi;
[47] son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merar'i, son of Levi;
[48] and their brethren the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.
[48] and their brethren the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.
[49]
[49] But Aaron and his sons made offerings upon the altar of burnt offering and upon the altar of incense for all the work of the most holy place, and to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.
But Aaron and his sons made offerings upon the altar of burnt offering and upon the altar of incense for all the work of the most holy place, and to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.
[50] These are the sons of Aaron: Elea'zar his son, Phin'ehas his son, Abishu'a his son,
[50] These are the sons of Aaron: Elea'zar his son, Phin'ehas his son, Abishu'a his son,
[52] Merai'oth his son, Amari'ah his son, Ahi'tub his son,
[52] Merai'oth his son, Amari'ah his son, Ahi'tub his son,
[53] Zadok his son, Ahim'a-az his son.
[53] Zadok his son, Ahim'a-az his son.
[54]
[54] These are their dwelling places according to their settlements within their borders: to the sons of Aaron of the families of Ko'hathites, for theirs was the lot,
These are their dwelling places according to their settlements within their borders: to the sons of Aaron of the families of Ko'hathites, for theirs was the lot,
[55] to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasture lands,
[55] to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasture lands,
[59] Ashan with its pasture lands, and Beth-she'mesh with its pasture lands;
[59] Ashan with its pasture lands, and Beth-she'mesh with its pasture lands;
[60] and from the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its pasture lands, Al'emeth with its pasture lands, and An'athoth with its pasture lands. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen.
[60] and from the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its pasture lands, Al'emeth with its pasture lands, and An'athoth with its pasture lands. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen.
[61]
[61] To the rest of the Ko'hathites were given by lot out of the family of the tribe, out of the half-tribe, the half of Manas'seh, ten cities.
To the rest of the Ko'hathites were given by lot out of the family of the tribe, out of the half-tribe, the half of Manas'seh, ten cities.
[62] To the Gershomites according to their families were allotted thirteen cities out of the tribes of Is'sachar, Asher, Naph'tali, and Manas'seh in Bashan.
[62] To the Gershomites according to their families were allotted thirteen cities out of the tribes of Is'sachar, Asher, Naph'tali, and Manas'seh in Bashan.
[64] So the people of Israel gave the Levites the cities with their pasture lands.
[64] So the people of Israel gave the Levites the cities with their pasture lands.
[65] They also gave them by lot out of the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin these cities which are mentioned by name.
[65] They also gave them by lot out of the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin these cities which are mentioned by name.
[66]
[66] And some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory out of the tribe of E'phraim.
And some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory out of the tribe of E'phraim.
[67] They were given the cities of refuge: Shechem with its pasture lands in the hill country of E'phraim, Gezer with its pasture lands,
[67] They were given the cities of refuge: Shechem with its pasture lands in the hill country of E'phraim, Gezer with its pasture lands,
[69] Ai'jalon with its pasture lands, Gath-rim'mon with its pasture lands,
[69] Ai'jalon with its pasture lands, Gath-rim'mon with its pasture lands,
[70] and out of the half-tribe of Manas'seh, Aner with its pasture lands, and Bil'e-am with its pasture lands, for the rest of the families of the Ko'hathites.
[70] and out of the half-tribe of Manas'seh, Aner with its pasture lands, and Bil'e-am with its pasture lands, for the rest of the families of the Ko'hathites.
[71]
[71] To the Gershomites were given out of the half-tribe of Manas'seh: Golan in Bashan with its pasture lands and Ash'taroth with its pasture lands;
To the Gershomites were given out of the half-tribe of Manas'seh: Golan in Bashan with its pasture lands and Ash'taroth with its pasture lands;
[72] and out of the tribe of Is'sachar: Kedesh with its pasture lands, Dab'erath with its pasture lands,
[72] and out of the tribe of Is'sachar: Kedesh with its pasture lands, Dab'erath with its pasture lands,
[80] and out of the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahana'im with its pasture lands,
[80] and out of the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahana'im with its pasture lands,
[81] Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.
[81] Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.
==Chapter 7==
[1]
[1] The sons of Is'sachar: Tola, Pu'ah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
The sons of Is'sachar: Tola, Pu'ah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
[2] The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephai'ah, Je'ri-el, Jah'mai, Ibsam, and Shem'uel, heads of their fathers' houses, namely of Tola, mighty warriors of their generations, their number in the days of David being twenty-two thousand six hundred.
[2] The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephai'ah, Je'ri-el, Jah'mai, Ibsam, and Shem'uel, heads of their fathers' houses, namely of Tola, mighty warriors of their generations, their number in the days of David being twenty-two thousand six hundred.
[4] and along with them, by their generations, according to their fathers' houses, were units of the army for war, thirty-six thousand, for they had many wives and sons.
[4] and along with them, by their generations, according to their fathers' houses, were units of the army for war, thirty-six thousand, for they had many wives and sons.
[5] Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Is'sachar were in all eighty-seven thousand mighty warriors, enrolled by genealogy.
[5] Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Is'sachar were in all eighty-seven thousand mighty warriors, enrolled by genealogy.
[6]
[6] The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jedi'a-el, three.
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jedi'a-el, three.
[7] The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uz'ziel, Jer'imoth, and Iri, five, heads of fathers' houses, mighty warriors; and their enrollment by genealogies was twenty-two thousand and thirty-four.
[7] The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uz'ziel, Jer'imoth, and Iri, five, heads of fathers' houses, mighty warriors; and their enrollment by genealogies was twenty-two thousand and thirty-four.
[11] All these were the sons of Jedi'a-el according to the heads of their fathers' houses, mighty warriors, seventeen thousand and two hundred, ready for service in war.
[11] All these were the sons of Jedi'a-el according to the heads of their fathers' houses, mighty warriors, seventeen thousand and two hundred, ready for service in war.
[12] And Shuppim and Huppim were the sons of Ir, Hushim the sons of Aher.
[12] And Shuppim and Huppim were the sons of Ir, Hushim the sons of Aher.
[13]
[13] The sons of Naph'tali: Jah'zi-el, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum, the offspring of Bilhah.
[14] The sons of Manas'seh: As'ri-el, whom his Aramean concubine bore; she bore Machir the father of Gilead.
[14]
The sons of Manas'seh: As'ri-el, whom his Aramean concubine bore; she bore Machir the father of Gilead.
[15] And Machir took a wife for Huppim and for Shuppim. The name of his sister was Ma'acah. And the name of the second was Zeloph'ehad; and Zeloph'ehad had daughters.
[15] And Machir took a wife for Huppim and for Shuppim. The name of his sister was Ma'acah. And the name of the second was Zeloph'ehad; and Zeloph'ehad had daughters.
[18] And his sister Hammo'lecheth bore Ishhod, Abi-e'zer, and Mahlah.
[18] And his sister Hammo'lecheth bore Ishhod, Abi-e'zer, and Mahlah.
[19] The sons of Shemi'da were Ahi'an, Shechem, Likhi, and Ani'am.
[19] The sons of Shemi'da were Ahi'an, Shechem, Likhi, and Ani'am.
[20]
[20] The sons of E'phraim: Shuthe'lah, and Bered his son, Tahath his son, Ele-a'dah his son, Tahath his son,
The sons of E'phraim: Shuthe'lah, and Bered his son, Tahath his son, Ele-a'dah his son, Tahath his son,
[21] Zabad his son, Shuthe'lah his son, and Ezer and E'le-ad, whom the men of Gath who were born in the land slew, because they came down to raid their cattle.
[21] Zabad his son, Shuthe'lah his son, and Ezer and E'le-ad, whom the men of Gath who were born in the land slew, because they came down to raid their cattle.
[39] The sons of Ulla: Arah, Han'niel, and Rizi'a.
[39] The sons of Ulla: Arah, Han'niel, and Rizi'a.
[40] All of these were men of Asher, heads of fathers' houses, approved, mighty warriors, chief of the princes. Their number enrolled by genealogies, for service in war, was twenty-six thousand men.
[40] All of these were men of Asher, heads of fathers' houses, approved, mighty warriors, chief of the princes. Their number enrolled by genealogies, for service in war, was twenty-six thousand men.
==Chapter 8==
[1]
[1] Benjamin was the father of Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, Ahar'ah the third,
Benjamin was the father of Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, Ahar'ah the third,
[2] Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
[2] Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
[27] Ja-areshi'ah, Eli'jah, and Zichri were the sons of Jero'ham.
[27] Ja-areshi'ah, Eli'jah, and Zichri were the sons of Jero'ham.
[28] These were the heads of fathers' houses, according to their generations, chief men. These dwelt in Jerusalem.
[28] These were the heads of fathers' houses, according to their generations, chief men. These dwelt in Jerusalem.
[29]
[29] Je-i'el the father of Gibeon dwelt in Gibeon, and the name of his wife was Ma'acah.
Je-i'el the father of Gibeon dwelt in Gibeon, and the name of his wife was Ma'acah.
[30] His first-born son: Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Ba'al, Nadab,
[30] His first-born son: Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Ba'al, Nadab,
[39] The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his first-born, Je'ush the second, and Eliph'elet the third.
[39] The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his first-born, Je'ush the second, and Eliph'elet the third.
[40] The sons of Ulam were men who were mighty warriors, bowmen, having many sons and grandsons, one hundred and fifty. All these were Benjaminites.
[40] The sons of Ulam were men who were mighty warriors, bowmen, having many sons and grandsons, one hundred and fifty. All these were Benjaminites.
==Chapter 9==
[1]
[1] So all Israel was enrolled by genealogies; and these are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was taken into exile in Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.
So all Israel was enrolled by genealogies; and these are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was taken into exile in Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.
[2] Now the first to dwell again in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the temple servants.
[2] Now the first to dwell again in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the temple servants.
[8] Ibne'iah the son of Jero'ham, Elah the son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshul'lam the son of Shephati'ah, son of Reu'el, son of Ibni'jah;
[8] Ibne'iah the son of Jero'ham, Elah the son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshul'lam the son of Shephati'ah, son of Reu'el, son of Ibni'jah;
[9] and their kinsmen according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty-six. All these were heads of fathers' houses according to their fathers' houses.
[9] and their kinsmen according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty-six. All these were heads of fathers' houses according to their fathers' houses.
[10]
[10] Of the priests: Jedai'ah, Jehoi'arib, Jachin,
Of the priests: Jedai'ah, Jehoi'arib, Jachin,
[11] and Azari'ah the son of Hilki'ah, son of Meshul'lam, son of Zadok, son of Merai'oth, son of Ahi'tub, the chief officer of the house of God;
[11] and Azari'ah the son of Hilki'ah, son of Meshul'lam, son of Zadok, son of Merai'oth, son of Ahi'tub, the chief officer of the house of God;
[12] and Adai'ah the son of Jero'ham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchi'jah, and Ma'asai the son of Ad'i-el, son of Jah'zerah, son of Meshul'lam, son of Meshil'lemith, son of Immer;
[12] and Adai'ah the son of Jero'ham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchi'jah, and Ma'asai the son of Ad'i-el, son of Jah'zerah, son of Meshul'lam, son of Meshil'lemith, son of Immer;
[13] besides their kinsmen, heads of their fathers' houses, one thousand seven hundred and sixty, very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
[13] besides their kinsmen, heads of their fathers' houses, one thousand seven hundred and sixty, very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
[14]
[14] Of the Levites: Shemai'ah the son of Hasshub, son of Azri'kam, son of Hashabi'ah, of the sons of Merar'i;
Of the Levites: Shemai'ah the son of Hasshub, son of Azri'kam, son of Hashabi'ah, of the sons of Merar'i;
[15] and Bakbak'kar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattani'ah the son of Mica, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;
[15] and Bakbak'kar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattani'ah the son of Mica, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;
[16] and Obadi'ah the son of Shemai'ah, son of Galal, son of Jedu'thun, and Berechi'ah the son of Asa, son of Elka'nah, who dwelt in the villages of the Netoph'athites.
[16] and Obadi'ah the son of Shemai'ah, son of Galal, son of Jedu'thun, and Berechi'ah the son of Asa, son of Elka'nah, who dwelt in the villages of the Netoph'athites.
[17]
[17] The gatekeepers were: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahi'man, and their kinsmen (Shallum being the chief),
The gatekeepers were: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahi'man, and their kinsmen (Shallum being the chief),
[18] stationed hitherto in the king's gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers of the camp of the Levites.
[18] stationed hitherto in the king's gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers of the camp of the Levites.
[26] for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in charge of the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
[26] for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in charge of the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
[27] And they lodged round about the house of God; for upon them lay the duty of watching, and they had charge of opening it every morning.
[27] And they lodged round about the house of God; for upon them lay the duty of watching, and they had charge of opening it every morning.
[28]
[28] Some of them had charge of the utensils of service, for they were required to count them when they were brought in and taken out.
Some of them had charge of the utensils of service, for they were required to count them when they were brought in and taken out.
[29] Others of them were appointed over the furniture, and over all the holy utensils, also over the fine flour, the wine, the oil, the incense, and the spices.
[29] Others of them were appointed over the furniture, and over all the holy utensils, also over the fine flour, the wine, the oil, the incense, and the spices.
[31] and Mattithi'ah, one of the Levites, the first-born of Shallum the Ko'rahite, was in charge of making the flat cakes.
[31] and Mattithi'ah, one of the Levites, the first-born of Shallum the Ko'rahite, was in charge of making the flat cakes.
[32] Also some of their kinsmen of the Ko'hathites had charge of the showbread, to prepare it every sabbath.
[32] Also some of their kinsmen of the Ko'hathites had charge of the showbread, to prepare it every sabbath.
[33]
[33] Now these are the singers, the heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, dwelling in the chambers of the temple free from other service, for they were on duty day and night.
Now these are the singers, the heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, dwelling in the chambers of the temple free from other service, for they were on duty day and night.
[34] These were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, according to their generations, leaders, who lived in Jerusalem.
[34] These were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, according to their generations, leaders, who lived in Jerusalem.
[35]
[35] In Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Je-i'el, and the name of his wife was Ma'acah,
In Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Je-i'el, and the name of his wife was Ma'acah,
[36] and his first-born son Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Ba'al, Ner, Nadab,
[36] and his first-born son Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Ba'al, Ner, Nadab,
[43] Moza was the father of Bin'e-a; and Rephai'ah was his son, Ele-a'sah his son, Azel his son.
[43] Moza was the father of Bin'e-a; and Rephai'ah was his son, Ele-a'sah his son, Azel his son.
[44] Azel had six sons and these are their names: Azri'kam, Bo'cheru, Ish'mael, She-ari'ah, Obadi'ah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.
[44] Azel had six sons and these are their names: Azri'kam, Bo'cheru, Ish'mael, She-ari'ah, Obadi'ah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.
==Chapter 10==
[1]
[1] Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and fell slain on Mount Gilbo'a.
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and fell slain on Mount Gilbo'a.
[2] And the Philistines overtook Saul and his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan and Abin'adab and Mal'chishu'a, the sons of Saul.
[2] And the Philistines overtook Saul and his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan and Abin'adab and Mal'chishu'a, the sons of Saul.
[6] Thus Saul died; he and his three sons and all his house died together.
[6] Thus Saul died; he and his three sons and all his house died together.
[7] And when all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
[7] And when all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
[8]
[8] On the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilbo'a.
On the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilbo'a.
[9] And they stripped him and took his head and his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines, to carry the good news to their idols and to the people.
[9] And they stripped him and took his head and his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines, to carry the good news to their idols and to the people.
[11] But when all Ja'besh-gil'ead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,
[11] But when all Ja'besh-gil'ead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,
[12] all the valiant men arose, and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
[12] all the valiant men arose, and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
[13]
[13] So Saul died for his unfaithfulness; he was unfaithful to the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance,
So Saul died for his unfaithfulness; he was unfaithful to the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance,
[14] and did not seek guidance from the LORD. Therefore the LORD slew him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
[14] and did not seek guidance from the LORD. Therefore the LORD slew him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
==Chapter 11==
[1]
[1] Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron, and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh.
Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron, and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh.
[2] In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you that led out and brought in Israel; and the LORD your God said to you, `You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over my people Israel.'"
[2] In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you that led out and brought in Israel; and the LORD your God said to you, `You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over my people Israel.'"
[3] So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.
[3] So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.
[4]
[4] And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is Jebus, where the Jeb'usites were, the inhabitants of the land.
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is Jebus, where the Jeb'usites were, the inhabitants of the land.
[5] The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You will not come in here." Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
[5] The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You will not come in here." Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
[8] And he built the city round about from the Millo in complete circuit; and Jo'ab repaired the rest of the city.
[8] And he built the city round about from the Millo in complete circuit; and Jo'ab repaired the rest of the city.
[9] And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.
[9] And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.
[10]
[10] Now these are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
Now these are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
[11] This is an account of David's mighty men: Jasho'be-am, a Hach'monite, was chief of the three; he wielded his spear against three hundred whom he slew at one time.
[11] This is an account of David's mighty men: Jasho'be-am, a Hach'monite, was chief of the three; he wielded his spear against three hundred whom he slew at one time.
[12]
[12] And next to him among the three mighty men was Elea'zar the son of Dodo, the Aho'hite.
And next to him among the three mighty men was Elea'zar the son of Dodo, the Aho'hite.
[13] He was with David at Pas-dam'mim when the Philistines were gathered there for battle. There was a plot of ground full of barley, and the men fled from the Philistines.
[13] He was with David at Pas-dam'mim when the Philistines were gathered there for battle. There was a plot of ground full of barley, and the men fled from the Philistines.
[14] But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.
[14] But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.
[15]
[15] Three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David at the cave of Adullam, when the army of Philistines was encamped in the valley of Reph'aim.
Three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David at the cave of Adullam, when the army of Philistines was encamped in the valley of Reph'aim.
[16] David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then at Bethlehem.
[16] David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then at Bethlehem.
[18] Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and took and brought it to David. But David would not drink of it; he poured it out to the LORD,
[18] Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and took and brought it to David. But David would not drink of it; he poured it out to the LORD,
[19] and said, "Far be it from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the lifeblood of these men? For at the risk of their lives they brought it." Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.
[19] and said, "Far be it from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the lifeblood of these men? For at the risk of their lives they brought it." Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.
[20]
[20] Now Abi'shai, the brother of Jo'ab, was chief of the thirty. And he wielded his spear against three hundred men and slew them, and won a name beside the three.
Now Abi'shai, the brother of Jo'ab, was chief of the thirty. And he wielded his spear against three hundred men and slew them, and won a name beside the three.
[21] He was the most renowned of the thirty, and became their commander; but he did not attain to the three.
[21] He was the most renowned of the thirty, and became their commander; but he did not attain to the three.
[22]
[22] And Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds; he smote two ariels of Moab. He also went down and slew a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen.
And Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds; he smote two ariels of Moab. He also went down and slew a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen.
[23] And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits tall. The Egyptian had in his hand a spear like a weaver's beam; but Benai'ah went down to him with a staff, and snatched the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.
[23] And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits tall. The Egyptian had in his hand a spear like a weaver's beam; but Benai'ah went down to him with a staff, and snatched the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.
[24] These things did Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada, and won a name beside the three mighty men.
[24] These things did Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada, and won a name beside the three mighty men.
[25] He was renowned among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three. And David set him over his bodyguard.
[25] He was renowned among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three. And David set him over his bodyguard.
[26]
[26] The mighty men of the armies were As'ahel the brother of Jo'ab, Elha'nan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
The mighty men of the armies were As'ahel the brother of Jo'ab, Elha'nan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
[27] Shammoth of Harod, Helez the Pel'onite,
[27] Shammoth of Harod, Helez the Pel'onite,
[46] Eli'el the Ma'havite, and Jer'ibai, and Joshavi'ah, the sons of El'na-am, and Ithmah the Mo'abite,
[46] Eli'el the Ma'havite, and Jer'ibai, and Joshavi'ah, the sons of El'na-am, and Ithmah the Mo'abite,
[47] Eli'el, and Obed, and Ja-asi'el the Mezo'ba-ite.
[47] Eli'el, and Obed, and Ja-asi'el the Mezo'ba-ite.
==Chapter 12==
[1]
[1] Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he could not move about freely because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war.
Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he could not move about freely because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war.
[2] They were bowmen, and could shoot arrows and sling stones with either the right or the left hand; they were Benjaminites, Saul's kinsmen.
[2] They were bowmen, and could shoot arrows and sling stones with either the right or the left hand; they were Benjaminites, Saul's kinsmen.
[6] Elka'nah, Isshi'ah, Az'arel, Jo-e'zer, and Jasho'be-am, the Ko'rahites;
[6] Elka'nah, Isshi'ah, Az'arel, Jo-e'zer, and Jasho'be-am, the Ko'rahites;
[7] and Joe'lah and Zebadi'ah, the sons of Jero'ham of Gedor.
[7] and Joe'lah and Zebadi'ah, the sons of Jero'ham of Gedor.
[8]
[8] From the Gadites there went over to David at the stronghold in the wilderness mighty and experienced warriors, expert with shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and who were swift as gazelles upon the mountains:
From the Gadites there went over to David at the stronghold in the wilderness mighty and experienced warriors, expert with shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and who were swift as gazelles upon the mountains:
[9] Ezer the chief, Obadi'ah second, Eli'ab third,
[9] Ezer the chief, Obadi'ah second, Eli'ab third,
[14] These Gadites were officers of the army, the lesser over a hundred and the greater over a thousand.
[14] These Gadites were officers of the army, the lesser over a hundred and the greater over a thousand.
[15] These are the men who crossed the Jordan in the first month, when it was overflowing all its banks, and put to flight all those in the valleys, to the east and to the west.
[15] These are the men who crossed the Jordan in the first month, when it was overflowing all its banks, and put to flight all those in the valleys, to the east and to the west.
[16]
[16] And some of the men of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David.
And some of the men of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David.
[17] David went out to meet them and said to them, "If you have come to me in friendship to help me, my heart will be knit to you; but if to betray me to my adversaries, although there is no wrong in my hands, then may the God of our fathers see and rebuke you."
[17] David went out to meet them and said to them, "If you have come to me in friendship to help me, my heart will be knit to you; but if to betray me to my adversaries, although there is no wrong in my hands, then may the God of our fathers see and rebuke you."
For your God helps you."
For your God helps you."
Then David received them, and made them officers of his troops.
Then David received them, and made them officers of his troops.
[19]
[19] Some of the men of Manas'seh deserted to David when he came with the Philistines for the battle against Saul. (Yet he did not help them, for the rulers of the Philistines took counsel and sent him away, saying, "At peril to our heads he will desert to his master Saul.")
Some of the men of Manas'seh deserted to David when he came with the Philistines for the battle against Saul. (Yet he did not help them, for the rulers of the Philistines took counsel and sent him away, saying, "At peril to our heads he will desert to his master Saul.")
[20] As he went to Ziklag these men of Manas'seh deserted to him: Adnah, Joz'abad, Jedi'a-el, Michael, Joz'abad, Eli'hu, and Zil'lethai, chiefs of thousands in Manas'seh.
[20] As he went to Ziklag these men of Manas'seh deserted to him: Adnah, Joz'abad, Jedi'a-el, Michael, Joz'abad, Eli'hu, and Zil'lethai, chiefs of thousands in Manas'seh.
[21] They helped David against the band of raiders; for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders in the army.
[21] They helped David against the band of raiders; for they were all mighty men of valor, and were commanders in the army.
[22] For from day to day men kept coming to David to help him, until there was a great army, like an army of God.
[22] For from day to day men kept coming to David to help him, until there was a great army, like an army of God.
[23]
[23] These are the numbers of the divisions of the armed troops, who came to David in Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul over to him, according to the word of the LORD.
These are the numbers of the divisions of the armed troops, who came to David in Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul over to him, according to the word of the LORD.
[24] The men of Judah bearing shield and spear were six thousand eight hundred armed troops.
[24] The men of Judah bearing shield and spear were six thousand eight hundred armed troops.
[36] Of Asher forty thousand seasoned troops ready for battle.
[36] Of Asher forty thousand seasoned troops ready for battle.
[37] Of the Reubenites and Gadites and the half-tribe of Manas'seh from beyond the Jordan, one hundred and twenty thousand men armed with all the weapons of war.
[37] Of the Reubenites and Gadites and the half-tribe of Manas'seh from beyond the Jordan, one hundred and twenty thousand men armed with all the weapons of war.
[38]
[38] All these, men of war, arrayed in battle order, came to Hebron with full intent to make David king over all Israel; likewise all the rest of Israel were of a single mind to make David king.
All these, men of war, arrayed in battle order, came to Hebron with full intent to make David king over all Israel; likewise all the rest of Israel were of a single mind to make David king.
[39] And they were there with David for three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had made preparation for them.
[39] And they were there with David for three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had made preparation for them.
[40] And also their neighbors, from as far as Is'sachar and Zeb'ulun and Naph'tali, came bringing food on asses and on camels and on mules and on oxen, abundant provisions of meal, cakes of figs, clusters of raisins, and wine and oil, oxen and sheep, for there was joy in Israel.
[40] And also their neighbors, from as far as Is'sachar and Zeb'ulun and Naph'tali, came bringing food on asses and on camels and on mules and on oxen, abundant provisions of meal, cakes of figs, clusters of raisins, and wine and oil, oxen and sheep, for there was joy in Israel.
==Chapter 13==
[1]
[1] David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader.
David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader.
[2] And David said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you, and if it is the will of the LORD our God, let us send abroad to our brethren who remain in all the land of Israel, and with them to the priests and Levites in the cities that have pasture lands, that they may come together to us.
[2] And David said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you, and if it is the will of the LORD our God, let us send abroad to our brethren who remain in all the land of Israel, and with them to the priests and Levites in the cities that have pasture lands, that they may come together to us.
[7] And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, from the house of Abin'adab, and Uzzah and Ahi'o were driving the cart.
[7] And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, from the house of Abin'adab, and Uzzah and Ahi'o were driving the cart.
[8] And David and all Israel were making merry before God with all their might, with song and lyres and harps and tambourines and cymbals and trumpets.
[8] And David and all Israel were making merry before God with all their might, with song and lyres and harps and tambourines and cymbals and trumpets.
[9]
[9] And when they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah put out his hand to hold the ark, for the oxen stumbled.
And when they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah put out his hand to hold the ark, for the oxen stumbled.
[10] And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and he smote him because he put forth his hand to the ark; and he died there before God.
[10] And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and he smote him because he put forth his hand to the ark; and he died there before God.
[13] So David did not take the ark home into the city of David, but took it aside to the house of O'bed-e'dom the Gittite.
[13] So David did not take the ark home into the city of David, but took it aside to the house of O'bed-e'dom the Gittite.
[14] And the ark of God remained with the household of O'bed-e'dom in his house three months; and the LORD blessed the household of O'bed-e'dom and all that he had.
[14] And the ark of God remained with the household of O'bed-e'dom in his house three months; and the LORD blessed the household of O'bed-e'dom and all that he had.
==Chapter 14==
[1]
[1] And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also masons and carpenters to build a house for him.
And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also masons and carpenters to build a house for him.
[2] And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
[2] And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
[3]
[3] And David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David begot more sons and daughters.
And David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David begot more sons and daughters.
[4] These are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammu'a, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
[4] These are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammu'a, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
[6] Nogah, Nepheg, Japhi'a,
[6] Nogah, Nepheg, Japhi'a,
[7] Eli'shama, Beeli'ada, and Eliph'elet.
[7] Eli'shama, Beeli'ada, and Eliph'elet.
[8]
[8] When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up in search of David; and David heard of it and went out against them.
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up in search of David; and David heard of it and went out against them.
[9] Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Reph'aim.
[9] Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Reph'aim.
[11] And he went up to Ba'al-pera'zim, and David defeated them there; and David said, "God has broken through my enemies by my hand, like a bursting flood." Therefore the name of that place is called Ba'al-pera'zim.
[11] And he went up to Ba'al-pera'zim, and David defeated them there; and David said, "God has broken through my enemies by my hand, like a bursting flood." Therefore the name of that place is called Ba'al-pera'zim.
[12] And they left their gods there, and David gave command, and they were burned.
[12] And they left their gods there, and David gave command, and they were burned.
[13]
[13] And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.
And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.
[14] And when David again inquired of God, God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; go around and come upon them opposite the balsam trees.
[14] And when David again inquired of God, God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; go around and come upon them opposite the balsam trees.
[16] And David did as God commanded him, and they smote the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
[16] And David did as God commanded him, and they smote the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
[17] And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
[17] And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
==Chapter 15==
[1]
[1] David built houses for himself in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.
David built houses for himself in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.
[2] Then David said, "No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, for the LORD chose them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister to him for ever."
[2] Then David said, "No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, for the LORD chose them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister to him for ever."
[23] Berechi'ah and Elka'nah were to be gatekeepers for the ark.
[23] Berechi'ah and Elka'nah were to be gatekeepers for the ark.
[24] Shebani'ah, Josh'aphat, Nethan'el, Ama'sai, Zechari'ah, Benai'ah, and Elie'zer, the priests, should blow the trumpets before the ark of God. O'bed-e'dom and Jehi'ah also were to be gatekeepers for the ark.
[24] Shebani'ah, Josh'aphat, Nethan'el, Ama'sai, Zechari'ah, Benai'ah, and Elie'zer, the priests, should blow the trumpets before the ark of God. O'bed-e'dom and Jehi'ah also were to be gatekeepers for the ark.
[25]
[25] So David and the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of O'bed-e'dom with rejoicing.
So David and the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of O'bed-e'dom with rejoicing.
[26] And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.
[26] And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.
[27] David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as also were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and the singers, and Chenani'ah the leader of the music of the singers; and David wore a linen ephod.
[27] David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as also were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and the singers, and Chenani'ah the leader of the music of the singers; and David wore a linen ephod.
[28] So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, to the sound of the horn, trumpets, and cymbals, and made loud music on harps and lyres.
[28] So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, to the sound of the horn, trumpets, and cymbals, and made loud music on harps and lyres.
[29]
[29] And as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David dancing and making merry; and she despised him in her heart.
==Chapter 16==
And as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David dancing and making merry; and she despised him in her heart.
[1] And they brought the ark of God, and set it inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
[1]
And they brought the ark of God, and set it inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
[2] And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD,
[2] And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD,
[3] and distributed to all Israel, both men and women, to each a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins.
[3] and distributed to all Israel, both men and women, to each a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins.
[4]
[4] Moreover he appointed certain of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the LORD, to invoke, to thank, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.
Moreover he appointed certain of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the LORD, to invoke, to thank, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.
[5] Asaph was the chief, and second to him were Zechari'ah, Je-i'el, Shemi'ramoth, Jehi'el, Mattithi'ah, Eli'ab, Benai'ah, O'bed-e'dom, and Je-i'el, who were to play harps and lyres; Asaph was to sound the cymbals,
[5] Asaph was the chief, and second to him were Zechari'ah, Je-i'el, Shemi'ramoth, Jehi'el, Mattithi'ah, Eli'ab, Benai'ah, O'bed-e'dom, and Je-i'el, who were to play harps and lyres; Asaph was to sound the cymbals,
[6] and Benai'ah and Jaha'ziel the priests were to blow trumpets continually, before the ark of the covenant of God.
[6] and Benai'ah and Jaha'ziel the priests were to blow trumpets continually, before the ark of the covenant of God.
[7]
[7] Then on that day David first appointed that thanksgiving be sung to the LORD by Asaph and his brethren.
Then on that day David first appointed that thanksgiving be sung to the LORD by Asaph and his brethren.
[8] O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name,
[8] O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name,
[34] O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
[34] O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures for ever!
for his steadfast love endures for ever!
[35]
[35] Say also:
Say also:
"Deliver us, O God of our salvation,
"Deliver us, O God of our salvation,
and gather and save us from among the nations,
and gather and save us from among the nations,
from everlasting to everlasting!"
from everlasting to everlasting!"
Then all the people said "Amen!" and praised the LORD.
Then all the people said "Amen!" and praised the LORD.
[37]
[37] So David left Asaph and his brethren there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD to minister continually before the ark as each day required,
So David left Asaph and his brethren there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD to minister continually before the ark as each day required,
[38] and also O'bed-e'dom and his sixty-eight brethren; while O'bed-e'dom, the son of Jedu'thun, and Hosah were to be gatekeepers.
[38] and also O'bed-e'dom and his sixty-eight brethren; while O'bed-e'dom, the son of Jedu'thun, and Hosah were to be gatekeepers.
[41] With them were Heman and Jedu'thun, and the rest of those chosen and expressly named to give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures for ever.
[41] With them were Heman and Jedu'thun, and the rest of those chosen and expressly named to give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures for ever.
[42] Heman and Jedu'thun had trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for sacred song. The sons of Jedu'thun were appointed to the gate.
[42] Heman and Jedu'thun had trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for sacred song. The sons of Jedu'thun were appointed to the gate.
[43]
[43] Then all the people departed each to his house, and David went home to bless his household.
==Chapter 17==
Then all the people departed each to his house, and David went home to bless his household.
[1] Now when David dwelt in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent."
[1]
Now when David dwelt in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent."
[2] And Nathan said to David, "Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you."
[2] And Nathan said to David, "Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you."
[3]
[3] But that same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan,
But that same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan,
[4] "Go and tell my servant David, `Thus says the LORD: You shall not build me a house to dwell in.
[4] "Go and tell my servant David, `Thus says the LORD: You shall not build me a house to dwell in.
[14] but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom for ever and his throne shall be established for ever.'"
[14] but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom for ever and his throne shall be established for ever.'"
[15] In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.
[15] In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.
[16]
[16] Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and said, "Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?
Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and said, "Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?
[17] And this was a small thing in thy eyes, O God; thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast shown me future generations, O LORD God!
[17] And this was a small thing in thy eyes, O God; thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast shown me future generations, O LORD God!
[26] And now, O LORD, thou art God, and thou hast promised this good thing to thy servant;
[26] And now, O LORD, thou art God, and thou hast promised this good thing to thy servant;
[27] now therefore may it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee; for what thou, O LORD, hast blessed is blessed for ever."
[27] now therefore may it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee; for what thou, O LORD, hast blessed is blessed for ever."
==Chapter 18==
[1]
[1] After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines.
After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines.
[2] And he defeated Moab, and the Mo'abites became servants to David and brought tribute.
[2] And he defeated Moab, and the Mo'abites became servants to David and brought tribute.
[7] And David took the shields of gold which were carried by the servants of Hadade'zer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
[7] And David took the shields of gold which were carried by the servants of Hadade'zer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
[8] And from Tibhath and from Cun, cities of Hadade'zer, David took very much bronze; with it Solomon made the bronze sea and the pillars and the vessels of bronze.
[8] And from Tibhath and from Cun, cities of Hadade'zer, David took very much bronze; with it Solomon made the bronze sea and the pillars and the vessels of bronze.
[9]
[9] When To'u king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadade'zer, king of Zobah,
When To'u king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadade'zer, king of Zobah,
[10] he sent his son Hador'am to King David, to greet him, and to congratulate him because he had fought against Hadade'zer and defeated him; for Hadade'zer had often been at war with To'u. And he sent all sorts of articles of gold, of silver, and of bronze;
[10] he sent his son Hador'am to King David, to greet him, and to congratulate him because he had fought against Hadade'zer and defeated him; for Hadade'zer had often been at war with To'u. And he sent all sorts of articles of gold, of silver, and of bronze;
[11] these also King David dedicated to the LORD, together with the silver and gold which he had carried off from all the nations, from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Am'alek.
[11] these also King David dedicated to the LORD, together with the silver and gold which he had carried off from all the nations, from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Am'alek.
[12]
[12] And Abi'shai, the son of Zeru'iah, slew eighteen thousand E'domites in the Valley of Salt.
And Abi'shai, the son of Zeru'iah, slew eighteen thousand E'domites in the Valley of Salt.
[13] And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the E'domites became David's servants. And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
[13] And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the E'domites became David's servants. And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
[14]
[14] So David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and equity to all his people.
So David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and equity to all his people.
[15] And Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah was over the army; and Jehosh'aphat the son of Ahi'lud was recorder;
[15] And Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah was over the army; and Jehosh'aphat the son of Ahi'lud was recorder;
[16] and Zadok the son of Ahi'tub and Ahim'elech the son of Abi'athar were priests; and Shavsha was secretary;
[16] and Zadok the son of Ahi'tub and Ahim'elech the son of Abi'athar were priests; and Shavsha was secretary;
[17] and Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was over the Cher'ethites and the Pel'ethites; and David's sons were the chief officials in the service of the king.
[17] and Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was over the Cher'ethites and the Pel'ethites; and David's sons were the chief officials in the service of the king.
==Chapter 19==
[1]
[1] Now after this Nahash the king of the Ammonites died, and his son reigned in his stead.
Now after this Nahash the king of the Ammonites died, and his son reigned in his stead.
[2] And David said, "I will deal loyally with Hanun the son of Nahash, for his father dealt loyally with me." So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. And David's servants came to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites, to console him.
[2] And David said, "I will deal loyally with Hanun the son of Nahash, for his father dealt loyally with me." So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. And David's servants came to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites, to console him.
[4] So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, at their hips, and sent them away;
[4] So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, at their hips, and sent them away;
[5] and they departed. When David was told concerning the men, he sent to meet them, for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, "Remain at Jericho until your beards have grown, and then return."
[5] and they departed. When David was told concerning the men, he sent to meet them, for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, "Remain at Jericho until your beards have grown, and then return."
[6]
[6] When the Ammonites saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire chariots and horsemen from Mesopota'mia, from Aram-ma'acah, and from Zobah.
When the Ammonites saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire chariots and horsemen from Mesopota'mia, from Aram-ma'acah, and from Zobah.
[7] They hired thirty-two thousand chariots and the king of Ma'acah with his army, who came and encamped before Med'eba. And the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and came to battle.
[7] They hired thirty-two thousand chariots and the king of Ma'acah with his army, who came and encamped before Med'eba. And the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and came to battle.
[8] When David heard of it, he sent Jo'ab and all the army of the mighty men.
[8] When David heard of it, he sent Jo'ab and all the army of the mighty men.
[9] And the Ammonites came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, and the kings who had come were by themselves in the open country.
[9] And the Ammonites came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, and the kings who had come were by themselves in the open country.
[10]
[10] When Jo'ab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the picked men of Israel, and arrayed them against the Syrians;
When Jo'ab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the picked men of Israel, and arrayed them against the Syrians;
[11] the rest of his men he put in the charge of Abi'shai his brother, and they were arrayed against the Ammonites.
[11] the rest of his men he put in the charge of Abi'shai his brother, and they were arrayed against the Ammonites.
[14] So Jo'ab and the people who were with him drew near before the Syrians for battle; and they fled before him.
[14] So Jo'ab and the people who were with him drew near before the Syrians for battle; and they fled before him.
[15] And when the Ammonites saw that the Syrians fled, they likewise fled before Abi'shai, Jo'ab's brother, and entered the city. Then Jo'ab came to Jerusalem.
[15] And when the Ammonites saw that the Syrians fled, they likewise fled before Abi'shai, Jo'ab's brother, and entered the city. Then Jo'ab came to Jerusalem.
[16]
[16] But when the Syrians saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers and brought out the Syrians who were beyond the Euphra'tes, with Shophach the commander of the army of Hadade'zer at their head.
But when the Syrians saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers and brought out the Syrians who were beyond the Euphra'tes, with Shophach the commander of the army of Hadade'zer at their head.
[17] And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and crossed the Jordan, and came to them, and drew up his forces against them. And when David set the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.
[17] And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and crossed the Jordan, and came to them, and drew up his forces against them. And when David set the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.
[18] And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians the men of seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand foot soldiers, and killed also Shophach the commander of their army.
[18] And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians the men of seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand foot soldiers, and killed also Shophach the commander of their army.
[19] And when the servants of Hadade'zer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David, and became subject to him. So the Syrians were not willing to help the Ammonites any more.
[19] And when the servants of Hadade'zer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David, and became subject to him. So the Syrians were not willing to help the Ammonites any more.
==Chapter 20==
[1]
[1] In the spring of the year, the time when kings go forth to battle, Jo'ab led out the army, and ravaged the country of the Ammonites, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. And Jo'ab smote Rabbah, and overthrew it.
In the spring of the year, the time when kings go forth to battle, Jo'ab led out the army, and ravaged the country of the Ammonites, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. And Jo'ab smote Rabbah, and overthrew it.
[2] And David took the crown of their king from his head; he found that it weighed a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone; and it was placed on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city, a very great amount.
[2] And David took the crown of their king from his head; he found that it weighed a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone; and it was placed on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city, a very great amount.
[3] And he brought forth the people who were in it, and set them to labor with saws and iron picks and axes; and thus David did to all the cities of the Ammonites. Then David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.
[3] And he brought forth the people who were in it, and set them to labor with saws and iron picks and axes; and thus David did to all the cities of the Ammonites. Then David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.
[4]
[4] And after this there arose war with the Philistines at Gezer; then Sib'becai the Hu'shathite slew Sip'pai, who was one of the descendants of the giants; and the Philistines were subdued.
And after this there arose war with the Philistines at Gezer; then Sib'becai the Hu'shathite slew Sip'pai, who was one of the descendants of the giants; and the Philistines were subdued.
[5] And there was again war with the Philistines; and Elha'nan the son of Ja'ir slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.
[5] And there was again war with the Philistines; and Elha'nan the son of Ja'ir slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.
[7] And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shim'e-a, David's brother, slew him.
[7] And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shim'e-a, David's brother, slew him.
[8] These were descended from the giants in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.
[8] These were descended from the giants in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.
==Chapter 21==
[1]
[1] Satan stood up against Israel, and incited David to number Israel.
Satan stood up against Israel, and incited David to number Israel.
[2] So David said to Jo'ab and the commanders of the army, "Go, number Israel, from Beer-sheba to Dan, and bring me a report, that I may know their number."
[2] So David said to Jo'ab and the commanders of the army, "Go, number Israel, from Beer-sheba to Dan, and bring me a report, that I may know their number."
[5] And Jo'ab gave the sum of the numbering of the people to David. In all Israel there were one million one hundred thousand men who drew the sword, and in Judah four hundred and seventy thousand who drew the sword.
[5] And Jo'ab gave the sum of the numbering of the people to David. In all Israel there were one million one hundred thousand men who drew the sword, and in Judah four hundred and seventy thousand who drew the sword.
[6] But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Jo'ab.
[6] But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Jo'ab.
[7]
[7] But God was displeased with this thing, and he smote Israel.
But God was displeased with this thing, and he smote Israel.
[8] And David said to God, "I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, I pray thee, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly."
[8] And David said to God, "I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, I pray thee, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly."
[12] either three years of famine; or three months of devastation by your foes, while the sword of your enemies overtakes you; or else three days of the sword of the LORD, pestilence upon the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the territory of Israel.' Now decide what answer I shall return to him who sent me."
[12] either three years of famine; or three months of devastation by your foes, while the sword of your enemies overtakes you; or else three days of the sword of the LORD, pestilence upon the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the territory of Israel.' Now decide what answer I shall return to him who sent me."
[13] Then David said to Gad, "I am in great distress; let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for his mercy is very great; but let me not fall into the hand of man."
[13] Then David said to Gad, "I am in great distress; let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for his mercy is very great; but let me not fall into the hand of man."
[14]
[14] So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel; and there fell seventy thousand men of Israel.
So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel; and there fell seventy thousand men of Israel.
[15] And God sent the angel to Jerusalem to destroy it; but when he was about to destroy it, the LORD saw, and he repented of the evil; and he said to the destroying angel, "It is enough; now stay your hand." And the angel of the LORD was standing by the threshing floor of Ornan the Jeb'usite.
[15] And God sent the angel to Jerusalem to destroy it; but when he was about to destroy it, the LORD saw, and he repented of the evil; and he said to the destroying angel, "It is enough; now stay your hand." And the angel of the LORD was standing by the threshing floor of Ornan the Jeb'usite.
[16] And David lifted his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between earth and heaven, and in his hand a drawn sword stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.
[16] And David lifted his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between earth and heaven, and in his hand a drawn sword stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.
[17] And David said to God, "Was it not I who gave command to number the people? It is I who have sinned and done very wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Let thy hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be against me and against my father's house; but let not the plague be upon thy people."
[17] And David said to God, "Was it not I who gave command to number the people? It is I who have sinned and done very wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Let thy hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be against me and against my father's house; but let not the plague be upon thy people."
[18]
[18] Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David that David should go up and rear an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jeb'usite.
Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David that David should go up and rear an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jeb'usite.
[19] So David went up at Gad's word, which he had spoken in the name of the LORD.
[19] So David went up at Gad's word, which he had spoken in the name of the LORD.
[26] And David built there an altar to the LORD and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD, and he answered him with fire from heaven upon the altar of burnt offering.
[26] And David built there an altar to the LORD and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD, and he answered him with fire from heaven upon the altar of burnt offering.
[27] Then the LORD commanded the angel; and he put his sword back into its sheath.
[27] Then the LORD commanded the angel; and he put his sword back into its sheath.
[28]
[28] At that time, when David saw that the LORD had answered him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jeb'usite, he made his sacrifices there.
At that time, when David saw that the LORD had answered him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jeb'usite, he made his sacrifices there.
[29] For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at that time in the high place at Gibeon;
[29] For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at that time in the high place at Gibeon;
[30] but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
[30] but David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
==Chapter 22==
[1]
[1] Then David said, "Here shall be the house of the LORD God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel."
Then David said, "Here shall be the house of the LORD God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel."
David commanded to gather together the aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God.
[2] David commanded to gather together the aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God.
[3] David also provided great stores of iron for nails for the doors of the gates and for clamps, as well as bronze in quantities beyond weighing,
[3] David also provided great stores of iron for nails for the doors of the gates and for clamps, as well as bronze in quantities beyond weighing,
[4] and cedar timbers without number; for the Sido'nians and Tyrians brought great quantities of cedar to David.
[4] and cedar timbers without number; for the Sido'nians and Tyrians brought great quantities of cedar to David.
[5] For David said, "Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all lands; I will therefore make preparation for it." So David provided materials in great quantity before his death.
[5] For David said, "Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all lands; I will therefore make preparation for it." So David provided materials in great quantity before his death.
[6]
[6] Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
[7] David said to Solomon, "My son, I had it in my heart to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.
[7] David said to Solomon, "My son, I had it in my heart to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.
[15] You have an abundance of workmen: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and all kinds of craftsmen without number, skilled in working
[15] You have an abundance of workmen: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and all kinds of craftsmen without number, skilled in working
[16] gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Arise and be doing! The LORD be with you!"
[16] gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Arise and be doing! The LORD be with you!"
[17]
[17] David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,
David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,
[18] "Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not given you peace on every side? For he has delivered the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD and his people.
[18] "Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not given you peace on every side? For he has delivered the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD and his people.
[19] Now set your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. Arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God may be brought into a house built for the name of the LORD."
[19] Now set your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. Arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God may be brought into a house built for the name of the LORD."
==Chapter 23==
[1]
[1] When David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
[2] David assembled all the leaders of Israel and the priests and the Levites.
[2]
David assembled all the leaders of Israel and the priests and the Levites.
[3] The Levites, thirty years old and upward, were numbered, and the total was thirty-eight thousand men.
[3] The Levites, thirty years old and upward, were numbered, and the total was thirty-eight thousand men.
[5] four thousand gatekeepers, and four thousand shall offer praises to the LORD with the instruments which I have made for praise."
[5] four thousand gatekeepers, and four thousand shall offer praises to the LORD with the instruments which I have made for praise."
[6] And David organized them in divisions corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merar'i.
[6] And David organized them in divisions corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merar'i.
[7]
[7] The sons of Gersham were Ladan and Shim'e-i.
The sons of Gersham were Ladan and Shim'e-i.
[8] The sons of Ladan: Jehi'el the chief, and Zetham, and Jo'el, three.
[8] The sons of Ladan: Jehi'el the chief, and Zetham, and Jo'el, three.
[10] And the sons of Shim'e-i: Jahath, Zina, and Je'ush, and Beri'ah. These four were the sons of Shim'e-i.
[10] And the sons of Shim'e-i: Jahath, Zina, and Je'ush, and Beri'ah. These four were the sons of Shim'e-i.
[11] Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Je'ush and Beri'ah had not many sons, therefore they became a father's house in one reckoning.
[11] Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Je'ush and Beri'ah had not many sons, therefore they became a father's house in one reckoning.
[12]
[12] The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uz'ziel, four.
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uz'ziel, four.
[13] The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart to consecrate the most holy things, that he and his sons for ever should burn incense before the LORD, and minister to him and pronounce blessings in his name for ever.
[13] The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart to consecrate the most holy things, that he and his sons for ever should burn incense before the LORD, and minister to him and pronounce blessings in his name for ever.
[19] The sons of Hebron: Jeri'ah the chief, Amari'ah the second, Jaha'ziel the third, and Jekame'am the fourth.
[19] The sons of Hebron: Jeri'ah the chief, Amari'ah the second, Jaha'ziel the third, and Jekame'am the fourth.
[20] The sons of Uz'ziel: Micah the chief and Isshi'ah the second.
[20] The sons of Uz'ziel: Micah the chief and Isshi'ah the second.
[21]
[21] The sons of Merar'i: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Elea'zar and Kish.
The sons of Merar'i: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Elea'zar and Kish.
[22] Elea'zar died having no sons, but only daughters; their kinsmen, the sons of Kish, married them.
[22] Elea'zar died having no sons, but only daughters; their kinsmen, the sons of Kish, married them.
[23] The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jer'emoth, three.
[23] The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jer'emoth, three.
[24]
[24] These were the sons of Levi by their fathers' houses, the heads of fathers' houses as they were registered according to the number of the names of the individuals from twenty years old and upward who were to do the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
These were the sons of Levi by their fathers' houses, the heads of fathers' houses as they were registered according to the number of the names of the individuals from twenty years old and upward who were to do the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
[25] For David said, "The LORD, the God of Israel, has given peace to his people; and he dwells in Jerusalem for ever.
[25] For David said, "The LORD, the God of Israel, has given peace to his people; and he dwells in Jerusalem for ever.
[31] and whenever burnt offerings are offered to the LORD on sabbaths, new moons, and feast days, according to the number required of them, continually before the LORD.
[31] and whenever burnt offerings are offered to the LORD on sabbaths, new moons, and feast days, according to the number required of them, continually before the LORD.
[32] Thus they shall keep charge of the tent of meeting and the sanctuary, and shall attend the sons of Aaron, their brethren, for the service of the house of the LORD."
[32] Thus they shall keep charge of the tent of meeting and the sanctuary, and shall attend the sons of Aaron, their brethren, for the service of the house of the LORD."
==Chapter 24==
[1]
[1] The divisions of the sons of Aaron were these. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abi'hu, Elea'zar, and Ith'amar.
The divisions of the sons of Aaron were these. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abi'hu, Elea'zar, and Ith'amar.
[2] But Nadab and Abi'hu died before their father, and had no children, so Elea'zar and Ith'amar became the priests.
[2] But Nadab and Abi'hu died before their father, and had no children, so Elea'zar and Ith'amar became the priests.
[5] They organized them by lot, all alike, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both the sons of Elea'zar and the sons of Ith'amar.
[5] They organized them by lot, all alike, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both the sons of Elea'zar and the sons of Ith'amar.
[6] And the scribe Shemai'ah the son of Nethan'el, a Levite, recorded them in the presence of the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahim'elech the son of Abi'athar, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests and of the Levites; one father's house being chosen for Elea'zar and one chosen for Ith'amar.
[6] And the scribe Shemai'ah the son of Nethan'el, a Levite, recorded them in the presence of the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahim'elech the son of Abi'athar, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests and of the Levites; one father's house being chosen for Elea'zar and one chosen for Ith'amar.
[7]
[7] The first lot fell to Jehoi'arib, the second to Jedai'ah,
The first lot fell to Jehoi'arib, the second to Jedai'ah,
[8] the third to Harim, the fourth to Se-o'rim,
[8] the third to Harim, the fourth to Se-o'rim,
[18] the twenty-third to Delai'ah, the twenty-fourth to Ma-azi'ah.
[18] the twenty-third to Delai'ah, the twenty-fourth to Ma-azi'ah.
[19] These had as their appointed duty in their service to come into the house of the LORD according to the procedure established for them by Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.
[19] These had as their appointed duty in their service to come into the house of the LORD according to the procedure established for them by Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.
[20]
[20] And of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shu'ba-el; of the sons of Shu'ba-el, Jehde'iah.
And of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shu'ba-el; of the sons of Shu'ba-el, Jehde'iah.
[21] Of Rehabi'ah: of the sons of Rehabi'ah, Isshi'ah the chief.
[21] Of Rehabi'ah: of the sons of Rehabi'ah, Isshi'ah the chief.
[30] The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jer'imoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.
[30] The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jer'imoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.
[31] These also, the head of each father's house and his younger brother alike, cast lots, just as their brethren the sons of Aaron, in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahim'elech, and the heads of fathers' houses of the priests and of the Levites.
[31] These also, the head of each father's house and his younger brother alike, cast lots, just as their brethren the sons of Aaron, in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahim'elech, and the heads of fathers' houses of the priests and of the Levites.
==Chapter 25==
[1]
[1] David and the chiefs of the service also set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jedu'thun, who should prophesy with lyres, with harps, and with cymbals. The list of those who did the work and of their duties was:
David and the chiefs of the service also set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jedu'thun, who should prophesy with lyres, with harps, and with cymbals. The list of those who did the work and of their duties was:
[2] Of the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethani'ah, and Ashare'lah, sons of Asaph, under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
[2] Of the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethani'ah, and Ashare'lah, sons of Asaph, under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
[7] The number of them along with their brethren, who were trained in singing to the LORD, all who were skilful, was two hundred and eighty-eight.
[7] The number of them along with their brethren, who were trained in singing to the LORD, all who were skilful, was two hundred and eighty-eight.
[8] And they cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher and pupil alike.
[8] And they cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher and pupil alike.
[9]
[9] The first lot fell for Asaph to Joseph; the second to Gedali'ah, to him and his brethren and his sons, twelve;
The first lot fell for Asaph to Joseph; the second to Gedali'ah, to him and his brethren and his sons, twelve;
[10] the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
[10] the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
[30] to the twenty-third, to Maha'zi-oth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
[30] to the twenty-third, to Maha'zi-oth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
[31] to the twenty-fourth, to Romam'ti-e'zer, his sons and his brethren, twelve.
[31] to the twenty-fourth, to Romam'ti-e'zer, his sons and his brethren, twelve.
==Chapter 26==
[1]
[1] As for the divisions of the gatekeepers: of the Ko'rahites, Meshelemi'ah the son of Ko're, of the sons of Asaph.
As for the divisions of the gatekeepers: of the Ko'rahites, Meshelemi'ah the son of Ko're, of the sons of Asaph.
[2] And Meshelemi'ah had sons: Zechari'ah the first-born, Jedi'a-el the second, Zebadi'ah the third, Jath'ni-el the fourth,
[2] And Meshelemi'ah had sons: Zechari'ah the first-born, Jedi'a-el the second, Zebadi'ah the third, Jath'ni-el the fourth,
[10] And Hosah, of the sons of Merar'i, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the first-born, his father made him chief),
[10] And Hosah, of the sons of Merar'i, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the first-born, his father made him chief),
[11] Hilki'ah the second, Tebali'ah the third, Zechari'ah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
[11] Hilki'ah the second, Tebali'ah the third, Zechari'ah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
[12]
[12] These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their chief men, had duties, just as their brethren did, ministering in the house of the LORD;
These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their chief men, had duties, just as their brethren did, ministering in the house of the LORD;
[13] and they cast lots by fathers' houses, small and great alike, for their gates.
[13] and they cast lots by fathers' houses, small and great alike, for their gates.
[18] and for the parbar on the west there were four at the road and two at the parbar.
[18] and for the parbar on the west there were four at the road and two at the parbar.
[19] These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among the Ko'rahites and the sons of Merar'i.
[19] These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among the Ko'rahites and the sons of Merar'i.
[20]
[20] And of the Levites, Ahi'jah had charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated gifts.
And of the Levites, Ahi'jah had charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated gifts.
[21] The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers' houses belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehi'eli.
[21] The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers' houses belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehi'eli.
[22]
[22] The sons of Jehi'eli, Zetham and Jo'el his brother, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
The sons of Jehi'eli, Zetham and Jo'el his brother, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
[23] Of the Am'ramites, the Iz'harites, the He'bronites, and the Uzzie'lites --
[23] Of the Am'ramites, the Iz'harites, the He'bronites, and the Uzzie'lites --
[27] From spoil won in battles they dedicated gifts for the maintenance of the house of the LORD.
[27] From spoil won in battles they dedicated gifts for the maintenance of the house of the LORD.
[28] Also all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah had dedicated -- all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelo'moth and his brethren.
[28] Also all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah had dedicated -- all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelo'moth and his brethren.
[29]
[29] Of the Iz'harites, Chenani'ah and his sons were appointed to outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.
Of the Iz'harites, Chenani'ah and his sons were appointed to outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.
[30] Of the He'bronites, Hashabi'ah and his brethren, one thousand seven hundred men of ability, had the oversight of Israel westward of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.
[30] Of the He'bronites, Hashabi'ah and his brethren, one thousand seven hundred men of ability, had the oversight of Israel westward of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.
[31] Of the He'bronites, Jeri'jah was chief of the He'bronites of whatever genealogy or fathers' houses. (In the fortieth year of David's reign search was made and men of great ability among them were found at Jazer in Gilead.)
[31] Of the He'bronites, Jeri'jah was chief of the He'bronites of whatever genealogy or fathers' houses. (In the fortieth year of David's reign search was made and men of great ability among them were found at Jazer in Gilead.)
[32] King David appointed him and his brethren, two thousand seven hundred men of ability, heads of fathers' houses, to have the oversight of the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manas'sites for everything pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.
[32] King David appointed him and his brethren, two thousand seven hundred men of ability, heads of fathers' houses, to have the oversight of the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manas'sites for everything pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.
==Chapter 27==
[1]
[1] This is the list of the people of Israel, the heads of fathers' houses, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and their officers who served the king in all matters concerning the divisions that came and went, month after month throughout the year, each division numbering twenty-four thousand:
[2] Jasho'beam the son of Zab'di-el was in charge of the first division in the first month; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
[2]
Jasho'beam the son of Zab'di-el was in charge of the first division in the first month; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
[3] He was a descendant of Perez, and was chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.
[3] He was a descendant of Perez, and was chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.
[14] Eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benai'ah of Pira'thon, of the sons of E'phraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
[14] Eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benai'ah of Pira'thon, of the sons of E'phraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
[15] Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netoph'athite, of Oth'ni-el; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
[15] Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netoph'athite, of Oth'ni-el; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
[16]
[16] Over the tribes of Israel, for the Reubenites Elie'zer the son of Zichri was chief officer; for the Simeonites, Shephati'ah the son of Ma'acah;
Over the tribes of Israel, for the Reubenites Elie'zer the son of Zichri was chief officer; for the Simeonites, Shephati'ah the son of Ma'acah;
[17] for Levi, Hashabi'ah the son of Kem'uel; for Aaron, Zadok;
[17] for Levi, Hashabi'ah the son of Kem'uel; for Aaron, Zadok;
[23] David did not number those below twenty years of age, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as many as the stars of heaven.
[23] David did not number those below twenty years of age, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as many as the stars of heaven.
[24] Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah began to number, but did not finish; yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David.
[24] Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah began to number, but did not finish; yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David.
[25]
[25] Over the king's treasuries was Az'maveth the son of Ad'i-el; and over the treasuries in the country, in the cities, in the villages and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzzi'ah;
Over the king's treasuries was Az'maveth the son of Ad'i-el; and over the treasuries in the country, in the cities, in the villages and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzzi'ah;
[26] and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub;
[26] and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub;
[30] Over the camels was Obil the Ish'maelite; and over the she-asses was Jehde'iah the Meron'othite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.
[30] Over the camels was Obil the Ish'maelite; and over the she-asses was Jehde'iah the Meron'othite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.
[31] All these were stewards of King David's property.
[31] All these were stewards of King David's property.
[32]
[32] Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe; he and Jehi'el the son of Hach'moni attended the king's sons.
Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe; he and Jehi'el the son of Hach'moni attended the king's sons.
[33] Ahith'ophel was the king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.
[33] Ahith'ophel was the king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.
[34] Ahith'ophel was succeeded by Jehoi'ada the son of Benai'ah, and Abi'athar. Jo'ab was commander of the king's army.
[34] Ahith'ophel was succeeded by Jehoi'ada the son of Benai'ah, and Abi'athar. Jo'ab was commander of the king's army.
==Chapter 28==
[1]
[1] David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, the commanders of hundreds, the stewards of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the mighty men, and all the seasoned warriors.
David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, the commanders of hundreds, the stewards of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the mighty men, and all the seasoned warriors.
[2] Then King David rose to his feet and said: "Hear me, my brethren and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I made preparations for building.
[2] Then King David rose to his feet and said: "Hear me, my brethren and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I made preparations for building.
[7] I will establish his kingdom for ever if he continues resolute in keeping my commandments and my ordinances, as he is today.'
[7] I will establish his kingdom for ever if he continues resolute in keeping my commandments and my ordinances, as he is today.'
[8] Now therefore in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God; that you may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.
[8] Now therefore in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God; that you may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.
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[9] "And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever.
"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever.
[10] Take heed now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it."
[10] Take heed now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it."
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[11] Then David gave Solomon his son the plan of the vestibule of the temple, and of its houses, its treasuries, its upper rooms, and its inner chambers, and of the room for the mercy seat;
Then David gave Solomon his son the plan of the vestibule of the temple, and of its houses, its treasuries, its upper rooms, and its inner chambers, and of the room for the mercy seat;
[12] and the plan of all that he had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, all the surrounding chambers, the treasuries of the house of God, and the treasuries for dedicated gifts;
[12] and the plan of all that he had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, all the surrounding chambers, the treasuries of the house of God, and the treasuries for dedicated gifts;
[18] for the altar of incense made of refined gold, and its weight; also his plan for the golden chariot of the cherubim that spread their wings and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
[18] for the altar of incense made of refined gold, and its weight; also his plan for the golden chariot of the cherubim that spread their wings and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
[19] All this he made clear by the writing from the hand of the LORD concerning it, all the work to be done according to the plan.
[19] All this he made clear by the writing from the hand of the LORD concerning it, all the work to be done according to the plan.
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[20] Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and of good courage, and do it. Fear not, be not dismayed; for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and of good courage, and do it. Fear not, be not dismayed; for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
[21] And behold the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and with you in all the work will be every willing man who has skill for any kind of service; also the officers and all the people will be wholly at your command."
[21] And behold the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and with you in all the work will be every willing man who has skill for any kind of service; also the officers and all the people will be wholly at your command."
==Chapter 29==
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[1] And David the king said to all the assembly, "Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced, and the work is great; for the palace will not be for man but for the LORD God.
And David the king said to all the assembly, "Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced, and the work is great; for the palace will not be for man but for the LORD God.
[2] So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones, and marble.
[2] So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones, and marble.
[4] three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, for overlaying the walls of the house,
[4] three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, for overlaying the walls of the house,
[5] and for all the work to be done by craftsmen, gold for the things of gold and silver for the things of silver. Who then will offer willingly, consecrating himself today to the LORD?"
[5] and for all the work to be done by craftsmen, gold for the things of gold and silver for the things of silver. Who then will offer willingly, consecrating himself today to the LORD?"
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[6] Then the heads of fathers' houses made their freewill offerings, as did also the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officers over the king's work.
Then the heads of fathers' houses made their freewill offerings, as did also the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officers over the king's work.
[7] They gave for the service of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and a hundred thousand talents of iron.
[7] They gave for the service of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and a hundred thousand talents of iron.
[8] And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, in the care of Jehi'el the Gershonite.
[8] And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, in the care of Jehi'el the Gershonite.
[9] Then the people rejoiced because these had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the LORD; David the king also rejoiced greatly.
[9] Then the people rejoiced because these had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the LORD; David the king also rejoiced greatly.
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[10] Therefore David blessed the LORD in the presence of all the assembly; and David said: "Blessed art thou, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
Therefore David blessed the LORD in the presence of all the assembly; and David said: "Blessed art thou, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
[11] Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
[11] Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
[12] Both riches and honor come from thee, and thou rulest over all. In thy hand are power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.
[12] Both riches and honor come from thee, and thou rulest over all. In thy hand are power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.
[13] And now we thank thee, our God, and praise thy glorious name.
[13] And now we thank thee, our God, and praise thy glorious name.
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[14] "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from thee, and of thy own have we given thee.
"But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from thee, and of thy own have we given thee.
[15] For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as all our fathers were; our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding.
[15] For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as all our fathers were; our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding.
[18] O LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep for ever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of thy people, and direct their hearts toward thee.
[18] O LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep for ever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of thy people, and direct their hearts toward thee.
[19] Grant to Solomon my son that with a whole heart he may keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision."
[19] Grant to Solomon my son that with a whole heart he may keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision."
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[20] Then David said to all the assembly, "Bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and did obeisance to the king.
Then David said to all the assembly, "Bless the LORD your God." And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads, and worshiped the LORD, and did obeisance to the king.
[21] And they performed sacrifices to the LORD, and on the next day offered burnt offerings to the LORD, a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel;
[21] And they performed sacrifices to the LORD, and on the next day offered burnt offerings to the LORD, a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel;
[22] and they ate and drank before the LORD on that day with great gladness.
[22] and they ate and drank before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and they anointed him as prince for the LORD, and Zadok as priest.
And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and they anointed him as prince for the LORD, and Zadok as priest.
[23] Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
[23] Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
[24] All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
[24] All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
[25] And the LORD gave Solomon great repute in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
[25] And the LORD gave Solomon great repute in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
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[26] Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
[27] The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.
[27] The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.
[30] with accounts of all his rule and his might and of the circumstances that came upon him and upon Israel, and upon all the kingdoms of the countries.
[30] with accounts of all his rule and his might and of the circumstances that came upon him and upon Israel, and upon all the kingdoms of the countries.
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