1 Chronicles 12:31

“And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.”

"And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king." - 1 Chronicles 12:31
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What does 1 Chronicles 12:31 mean?

1 Chronicles 12:31 (KJV) states, "And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king." The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical account of Israel's kings, beginning with Adam and ending with the exile in Babylon. This…

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The Calling of a New Kingdom: A Devotional Reflection on 1 Chronicles 12:31

As we delve into the intricate tapestry of the Old Testament, we encounter the fascinating story of David's rise to power. In 1 Chronicles 12:31, we read, "And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king." This…

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A Call to Leadership and Unity in Christ

Heavenly Father, We come before You with reverence and gratitude, recognizing Your sovereignty and the ways in which You orchestrate the events of our lives. In the book of 1 Chronicles 12:31, we read of the half tribe of Manasseh, who were called out to support David as king…

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1 Chronicles 12:31 - "And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king."
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2 Chronicles 31:1
2 Chronicles 31:1
1 Chronicles 8:31 - "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher."
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1 Chronicles 12:12 - "Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,"
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1 Chronicles 2:31 - "And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai."
1 Chronicles 11:31 - "Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,"
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1 Chronicles 25:31 - "The four and twentieth to Romamti-ezer, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve."
1 Chronicles 27:31 - "And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's."
1 Kings 15:31 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
1 Chronicles 4:31 - "And at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David."
1 Chronicles 1:12 - "And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim."
1 Chronicles 6:31 - "And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest."
1 Chronicles 16:31 - "Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth."
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,"
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