1 Chronicles 12:3

“The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite,”

"The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite," - 1 Chronicles 12:3
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What does 1 Chronicles 12:3 mean?

1 Chronicles 12:3 (KJV) says, "The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite." This verse is part of a larger passage that lists the men who came to join David at Hebron to…

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The Strength of Unity in Diversity

In the historical narrative of the Bible, particularly in the books of Chronicles, we find a rich tapestry of stories that unveil not just the events of the past, but also the character of God and His plans for humanity. 1 Chronicles 12:3 reads, "The chief was Ahiezer, then…

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A Prayer for Unity and Leadership Inspired by 1 Chronicles 12:3

Dear Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we acknowledge Your sovereignty and Your providence throughout history. We lift our hearts in gratitude for the lives of those You chose to lead Your people, as reflected in 1 Chronicles 12:3: "The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash…

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1 Chronicles 1:3 - "Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech,"
1 Chronicles 12:10 - "Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,"
1 Chronicles 12:13 - "Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh."
1 Chronicles 12:11 - "Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,"
1 Chronicles 24:12 - "The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,"
"Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth," - 1 Chronicles 12:12
1 Chronicles 12:7 - "And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor."
1 Chronicles 3:3 - "The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife."
1 Chronicles 6:12 - "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 12:26 - "Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred."
1 Chronicles 12:9 - "Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,"
1 Chronicles 12:6 - "Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,"
1 Chronicles 3:7 - "And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
1 Chronicles 12:5 - "Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,"
1 Chronicles 2:12 - "And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,"
1 Chronicles 3:8 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine."
1 Chronicles 5:12 - "Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan."
1 Chronicles 12:16 - "And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David."
1 Chronicles 23:12 - "¶ The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four."
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"Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh," - 1 Chronicles 12:11
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1 Chronicles 3:6 - "Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,"