1 Chronicles 12:13
“Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.”

What does 1 Chronicles 12:13 mean?
The verse 1 Chronicles 12:13 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh." This verse is part of a list of individuals who joined David at Ziklag during his time of exile from King Saul. These men are being described as…
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As we delve into the annals of 1 Chronicles 12, we encounter a remarkable passage that highlights the strength and unity of David’s mighty men. The verse under consideration, "Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh" (1 Chronicles 12:13), may seem like a simple enumeration of…
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O Gracious and Sovereign Lord, As I come before Your holy presence, I am reminded of the gathering of Your people in times past, specifically the warriors of Israel mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:13 – “Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.” These mighty men were not just…
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