1 Chronicles 12:16-18
New English Translation
16 Some from Benjamin and Judah also came to David’s stronghold. 17 David went out to meet them and said,[a] “If you come to me in peace and want to help me, then I will make an alliance with you.[b] But if you come to betray me to my enemies when I have not harmed you,[c] may the God of our ancestors[d] take notice and judge!” 18 But a spirit[e] empowered[f] Amasai, the leader of the group of warriors known as the Thirty, and he said:[g]
“We are yours, O David!
We support[h] you, O son of Jesse!
May you greatly prosper.[i]
May those who help you prosper.[j]
Indeed[k] your God helps you!”
So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands.
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- 1 Chronicles 12:17 tn Heb “and David went out before them and answered and said to them.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:17 tn Heb “there will be to me concerning you a heart for unity.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:17 tn Heb “with no violence in my hands.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:17 tn Heb “fathers.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Perhaps “the Spirit,” but the text has simply רוּחַ (ruakh) with no article (suggesting an indefinite reference).
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “clothed.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn The words “and he said” are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “are with.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “Peace, peace to you.” The Hebrew term שָׁלוֹם (shalom, “peace”) is repeated to emphasize degree.
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “and peace to the one who helps you.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Or “for.”
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