| 1:5 |
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras. |
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshek and Tiras. |
| 1:7 |
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittim and the Rodanim. |
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites and the Rodanites. |
| 1:8 |
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put and Canaan. |
The sons of Ham: Cush, Egypt, Put and Canaan. |
| 1:9 |
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. |
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah and Sabteka. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. |
| 1:10 |
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who grew to be a mighty warrior on earth. |
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who became a mighty warrior on earth. |
| 1:11 |
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, |
Egypt was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, |
| 1:12 |
Pathrusites, Casluhites from whom the Philistines came and Caphtorites. |
Pathrusites, Kasluhites from whom the Philistines came and Caphtorites. |
| 1:17 |
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshech. |
The sons of Shem: Elam, Ashur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshek. |
| 1:33 |
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah. |
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanok, Abida and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah. |
| 1:49 |
When Shaul died, Baal Hanan son of Acbor succeeded him as king. |
When Shaul died, Baal Hanan son of Akbor succeeded him as king. |
| 2:3 |
Judah The sons of Judah: Er, Onan and Shelah. These three were born to him by a Canaanite woman, the daughter of Shua. Er, Judahs firstborn, was wicked in the Lords sight; so the Lord put him to death. |
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan and Shelah. These three were born to him by a Canaanite woman, the daughter of Shua. Er, Judahs firstborn, was wicked in the Lords sight; so the Lord put him to death. |
| 2:4 |
Tamar, Judahs daughter in law, bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. |
Judahs daughter in law Tamar bore Perez and Zerah to Judah. He had five sons in all. |
| 2:6 |
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol and Darda—five in all. |
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Kalkol and Darda—five in all. |
| 2:7 |
The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble on Israel by violating the ban on taking devoted things. |
The son of Karmi: Achar, who brought trouble on Israel by violating the ban on taking devoted things. |
| 2:21 |
Later, Hezron lay with the daughter of Makir the father of Gilead he had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore him Segub. |
Later, Hezron, when he was sixty years old, married the daughter of Makir the father of Gilead. He made love to her, and she bore him Segub. |
| 2:48 |
Calebs concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah. |
Calebs concubine Maakah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah. |
| 2:49 |
She also gave birth to Shaaph the father of Madmannah and to Sheva the father of Macbenah and Gibea. Calebs daughter was Acsah. |
She also gave birth to Shaaph the father of Madmannah and to Sheva the father of Makbenah and Gibea. Calebs daughter was Aksah. |
| 2:55 |
and the clans of scribes who lived at Jabez: the Tirathites, Shimeathites and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Recab. |
and the clans of scribes who lived at Jabez: the Tirathites, Shimeathites and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the Rekabites. |
| 3:2 |
the third, Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; |
the third, Absalom the son of Maakah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; |
| 3:21 |
The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah and Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah and of Shecaniah. |
The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah and Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah and of Shekaniah. |
| 3:22 |
The descendants of Shecaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah and Shaphat—six in all. |
The descendants of Shekaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah and Shaphat—six in all. |
| 4:1 |
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur and Shobal. |
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Karmi, Hur and Shobal. |
| 4:12 |
Eshton was the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These were the men of Recah. |
Eshton was the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These were the men of Rekah. |
| 4:14 |
Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge Harashim. It was called this because its people were craftsmen. |
Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge Harashim. It was called this because its people were skilled workers. |
| 4:18 |
His Judean wife gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. These were the children of Pharaohs daughter Bithiah, whom Mered had married. |
His wife from the tribe of Judah gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soko, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. These were the children of Pharaohs daughter Bithiah, whom Mered had married. |
| 4:19 |
The sons of Hodiahs wife, the sister of Naham: the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maacathite. |
The sons of Hodiahs wife, the sister of Naham: the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maakathite. |
| 4:21 |
The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth Ashbea, |
The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lekah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth Ashbea, |
| 4:22 |
Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi Lehem. These records are from ancient times. |
Jokim, the men of Kozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi Lehem. These records are from ancient times. |
| 4:24 |
Simeon The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah and Shaul; |
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah and Shaul; |
| 4:26 |
The descendants of Mishma: Hammuel his son, Zaccur his son and Shimei his son. |
The descendants of Mishma: Hammuel his son, Zakkur his son and Shimei his son. |
| 4:31 |
Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri and Shaaraim. These were their towns until the reign of David. |
Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri and Shaaraim. These were their towns until the reign of David. |
| 5:1 |
Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his fathers marriage bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel; so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright, |
The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his fathers marriage bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel; so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright, |
| 5:3 |
the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. |
the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanok, Pallu, Hezron and Karmi. |
| 5:11 |
Gad The Gadites lived next to them in Bashan, as far as Salecah: |
The Gadites lived next to them in Bashan, as far as Salekah: |
| 5:13 |
Their relatives, by families, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber—seven in all. |
Their relatives, by families, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia and Eber—seven in all. |
| 5:20 |
They were helped in fighting them, and God handed the Hagrites and all their allies over to them, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. |
They were helped in fighting them, and God delivered the Hagrites and all their allies into their hands, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. |
| 5:25 |
But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers and prostituted themselves to the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. |
But they were unfaithful to the God of their ancestors and prostituted themselves to the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. |
| 6:1 |
Levi The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. |
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. |
| 6:14 |
Azariah the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah the father of Jehozadak. |
Azariah the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah the father of Jozadak. |
| 6:15 |
Jehozadak was deported when the Lord sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. |
Jozadak was deported when the Lord sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. |
| 6:20 |
Of Gershon: Libni his son, Jehath his son, Zimmah his son, |
Of Gershon: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, |
| 6:32 |
They ministered with music before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. They performed their duties according to the regulations laid down for them. |
They ministered with music before the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. They performed their duties according to the regulations laid down for them. |
| 6:44 |
and from their associates, the Merarites, at his left hand: Ethan son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, |
and from their associates, the Merarites, at his left hand: Ethan son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluk, |
| 6:60 |
And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. These towns, which were distributed among the Kohathite clans, were thirteen in all. |
And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. The total number of towns distributed among the Kohathite clans came to thirteen. |
| 6:78 |
from the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan east of Jericho they received Bezer in the desert, Jahzah, |
from the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan east of Jericho they received Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, |
| 7:1 |
Issachar The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron—four in all. |
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron—four in all. |
| 7:3 |
The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. |
The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel and Ishiah. All five of them were chiefs. |
| 7:6 |
Benjamin Three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Beker and Jediael. |
Three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Beker and Jediael. |
| 7:13 |
Naphtali The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer and Shillem—the descendants of Bilhah. |
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer and Shillem—the descendants of Bilhah. |
| 7:14 |
Manasseh The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel was his descendant through his Aramean concubine. She gave birth to Makir the father of Gilead. |
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel was his descendant through his Aramean concubine. She gave birth to Makir the father of Gilead. |
| 7:15 |
Makir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. His sisters name was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. |
Makir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. His sisters name was Maakah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. |
| 7:16 |
Makirs wife Maacah gave birth to a son and named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. |
Makirs wife Maakah gave birth to a son and named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. |
| 7:20 |
Ephraim The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, |
The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, |
| 7:23 |
Then he lay with his wife again, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. He named him Beriah, because there had been misfortune in his family. |
Then he made love to his wife again, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. He named him Beriah, because there had been misfortune in his family. |
| 7:30 |
Asher The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. |
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. |
| 7:33 |
The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal and Ashvath. These were Japhlets sons. |
The sons of Japhlet: Pasak, Bimhal and Ashvath. These were Japhlets sons. |
| 8:9 |
By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, |
By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam, |
| 8:19 |
Jakim, Zicri, Zabdi, |
Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi, |
| 8:23 |
Abdon, Zicri, Hanan, |
Abdon, Zikri, Hanan, |
| 8:27 |
Jaareshiah, Elijah and Zicri were the sons of Jeroham. |
Jaareshiah, Elijah and Zikri were the sons of Jeroham. |
| 8:29 |
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifes name was Maacah, |
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifes name was Maakah, |
| 8:35 |
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea and Ahaz. |
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melek, Tarea and Ahaz. |
| 9:1 |
All Israel was listed in the genealogies recorded in the book of the kings of Israel. The people of Judah were taken captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. |
All Israel was listed in the genealogies recorded in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. They were taken captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. |
| 9:5 |
Of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. |
Of the Shelanites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. |
| 9:8 |
Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Micri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah. |
Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Mikri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah. |
| 9:15 |
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zicri, the son of Asaph; |
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal and Mattaniah son of Mika, the son of Zikri, the son of Asaph; |
| 9:17 |
The gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman and their brothers, Shallum their chief |
The gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman and their fellow Levites, Shallum their chief |
| 9:19 |
Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his fellow gatekeepers from his family the Korahites were responsible for guarding the thresholds of the Tent just as their fathers had been responsible for guarding the entrance to the dwelling of the Lord. |
Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his fellow gatekeepers from his family the Korahites were responsible for guarding the thresholds of the tent just as their ancestors had been responsible for guarding the entrance to the dwelling of the Lord. |
| 9:20 |
In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar was in charge of the gatekeepers, and the Lord was with him. |
In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar was the official in charge of the gatekeepers, and the Lord was with him. |
| 9:21 |
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. |
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the tent of meeting. |
| 9:23 |
They and their descendants were in charge of guarding the gates of the house of the Lord—the house called the Tent. |
They and their descendants were in charge of guarding the gates of the house of the Lord—the house called the tent of meeting. |
| 9:25 |
Their brothers in their villages had to come from time to time and share their duties for seven day periods. |
Their fellow Levites in their villages had to come from time to time and share their duties for seven day periods. |
| 9:29 |
Others were assigned to take care of the furnishings and all the other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the flour and wine, and the oil, incense and spices. |
Others were assigned to take care of the furnishings and all the other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the special flour and wine, and the olive oil, incense and spices. |
| 9:32 |
Some of their Kohathite brothers were in charge of preparing for every Sabbath the bread set out on the table. |
Some of the Kohathites, their fellow Levites, were in charge of preparing for every Sabbath the bread set out on the table. |
| 9:35 |
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifes name was Maacah, |
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifes name was Maakah, |
| 9:41 |
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea and Ahaz. |
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melek, Tahrea and Ahaz. |
| 10:1 |
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. |
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa. |
| 10:2 |
The Philistines pressed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki Shua. |
The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki Shua. |
| 10:11 |
When all the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard of everything the Philistines had done to Saul, |
When all the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, |
| 11:3 |
When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a compact with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel, as the Lord had promised through Samuel. |
When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel, as the Lord had promised through Samuel. |
| 11:5 |
said to David, You will not get in here. Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David. |
said to David, You will not get in here. Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David. |
| 11:8 |
He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. |
He built up the city around it, from the terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. |
| 11:10 |
These were the chiefs of Davids mighty men—they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the Lord had promised— |
These were the chiefs of Davids mighty warriors—they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the Lord had promised— |
| 11:11 |
this is the list of Davids mighty men: Jashobeam, a Hacmonite, was chief of the officers; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. |
this is the list of Davids mighty warriors: Jashobeam, a Hakmonite, was chief of the officers; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. |
| 11:12 |
Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. |
Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite, one of the three mighty warriors. |
| 11:18 |
So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the Lord. |
So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the Lord. |
| 11:19 |
God forbid that I should do this! he said. Should I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives? Because they risked their lives to bring it back, David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. |
God forbid that I should do this! he said. Should I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives? Because they risked their lives to bring it back, David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors. |
| 11:22 |
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moabs best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. |
Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moabs two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. |
| 11:23 |
And he struck down an Egyptian who was seven and a half feet tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weavers rod in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptians hand and killed him with his own spear. |
And he struck down an Egyptian who was five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weavers rod in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptians hand and killed him with his own spear. |
| 11:24 |
Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty men. |
Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty warriors. |
| 11:26 |
The mighty men were: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem, |
The mighty warriors were: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem, |
| 11:29 |
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, |
Sibbekai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, |
| 11:35 |
Ahiam son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, |
Ahiam son of Sakar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, |
| 11:43 |
Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite, |
Hanan son of Maakah, Joshaphat the Mithnite, |
| 12:2 |
they were armed with bows and were able to shoot arrows or to sling stones right handed or left handed; they were kinsmen of Saul from the tribe of Benjamin: |
they were armed with bows and were able to shoot arrows or to sling stones right handed or left handed; they were relatives of Saul from the tribe of Benjamin: |
| 12:3 |
Ahiezer their chief and Joash the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah, Jehu the Anathothite, |
Ahiezer their chief and Joash the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Berakah, Jehu the Anathothite, |
| 12:4 |
and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty, who was a leader of the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jozabad the Gederathite, |
and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty warrior among the Thirty, who was a leader of the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jozabad the Gederathite, |
| 12:6 |
Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer and Jashobeam the Korahites; |
Elkanah, Ishiah, Azarel, Joezer and Jashobeam the Korahites; |
| 12:8 |
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert. They were brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear. Their faces were the faces of lions, and they were as swift as gazelles in the mountains. |
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear. Their faces were the faces of lions, and they were as swift as gazelles in the mountains. |
| 12:13 |
Jeremiah the tenth and Macbannai the eleventh. |
Jeremiah the tenth and Makbannai the eleventh. |
| 12:17 |
David went out to meet them and said to them, If you have come to me in peace, to help me, I am ready to have you unite with me. But if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free from violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you. |
David went out to meet them and said to them, If you have come to me in peace to help me, I am ready for you to join me. But if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free from violence, may the God of our ancestors see it and judge you. |
| 12:18 |
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said: We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Success, success to you, and success to those who help you, for your God will help you. So David received them and made them leaders of his raiding bands. |
Then the Spirit came on Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said: We are yours, David! We are with you, son of Jesse! Success, success to you, and success to those who help you, for your God will help you. So David received them and made them leaders of his raiding bands. |
| 12:19 |
Some of the men of Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. He and his men did not help the Philistines because, after consultation, their rulers sent him away. They said, It will cost us our heads if he deserts to his master Saul. |
Some of the tribe of Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. He and his men did not help the Philistines because, after consultation, their rulers sent him away. They said, It will cost us our heads if he deserts to his master Saul. |
| 12:24 |
men of Judah, carrying shield and spear—6,800 armed for battle; |
from Judah, carrying shield and spear—6,800 armed for battle; |
| 12:25 |
men of Simeon, warriors ready for battle—7,100; |
from Simeon, warriors ready for battle—7,100; |
| 12:26 |
men of Levi—4,600, |
from Levi—4,600, |
| 12:29 |
men of Benjamin, Sauls kinsmen—3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to Sauls house until then; |
from Benjamin, Sauls tribe—3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to Sauls house until then; |
| 12:30 |
men of Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans—20,800; |
from Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans—20,800; |
| 12:31 |
men of half the tribe of Manasseh, designated by name to come and make David king—18,000; |
from half the tribe of Manasseh, designated by name to come and make David king—18,000; |
| 12:32 |
men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; |
from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; |
| 12:33 |
men of Zebulun, experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every type of weapon, to help David with undivided loyalty—50,000; |
from Zebulun, experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every type of weapon, to help David with undivided loyalty—50,000; |
| 12:34 |
men of Naphtali—1,000 officers, together with 37,000 men carrying shields and spears; |
from Naphtali—1,000 officers, together with 37,000 men carrying shields and spears; |
| 12:35 |
men of Dan, ready for battle—28,600; |
from Dan, ready for battle—28,600; |
| 12:36 |
men of Asher, experienced soldiers prepared for battle—40,000; |
from Asher, experienced soldiers prepared for battle—40,000; |
| 12:37 |
and from east of the Jordan, men of Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh, armed with every type of weapon—120,000. |
and from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh, armed with every type of weapon—120,000. |
| 12:40 |
Also, their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules and oxen. There were plentiful supplies of flour, fig cakes, raisin cakes, wine, oil, cattle and sheep, for there was joy in Israel. |
Also, their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules and oxen. There were plentiful supplies of flour, fig cakes, raisin cakes, wine, olive oil, cattle and sheep, for there was joy in Israel. |
| 13:2 |
He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, If it seems good to you and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers throughout the territories of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites who are with them in their towns and pasturelands, to come and join us. |
He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, If it seems good to you and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our people throughout the territories of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites who are with them in their towns and pasturelands, to come and join us. |
| 13:5 |
So David assembled all the Israelites, from the Shihor River in Egypt to Lebo Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim. |
So David assembled all Israel, from the Shihor River in Egypt to Lebo Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim. |
| 13:6 |
David and all the Israelites with him went to Baalah of Judah Kiriath Jearim to bring up from there the ark of God the Lord, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. |
David and all Israel went to Baalah of Judah Kiriath Jearim to bring up from there the ark of God the Lord, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. |
| 13:8 |
David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines, cymbals and trumpets. |
David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals and trumpets. |
| 13:13 |
He did not take the ark to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed Edom the Gittite. |
He did not take the ark to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed Edom the Gittite. |
| 14:10 |
so David inquired of God: Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me? The Lord answered him, Go, I will hand them over to you. |
so David inquired of God: Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands? The Lord answered him, Go, I will deliver them into your hands. |
| 14:14 |
so David inquired of God again, and God answered him, Do not go straight up, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. |
so David inquired of God again, and God answered him, Do not go directly after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the poplar trees. |
| 14:15 |
As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because that will mean God has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army. |
As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move out to battle, because that will mean God has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army. |
| 15:16 |
David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers to sing joyful songs, accompanied by musical instruments: lyres, harps and cymbals. |
David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their fellow Levites as musicians to make a joyful sound with musical instruments: lyres, harps and cymbals. |
| 15:17 |
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berekiah; and from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; |
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his relatives, Asaph son of Berekiah; and from their relatives the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; |
| 15:18 |
and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed Edom and Jeiel, the gatekeepers. |
and with them their relatives next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed Edom and Jeiel, the gatekeepers. |
| 15:20 |
Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah and Benaiah were to play the lyres according to alamoth, |
Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah and Benaiah were to play the lyres according to alamoth, |
| 15:27 |
Now David was clothed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and as were the singers, and Kenaniah, who was in charge of the singing of the choirs. David also wore a linen ephod. |
Now David was clothed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and as were the musicians, and Kenaniah, who was in charge of the singing of the choirs. David also wore a linen ephod. |
| 16:4 |
He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to make petition, to give thanks, and to praise the Lord, the God of Israel: |
He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to extol, thank, and praise the Lord, the God of Israel: |
| 16:5 |
Asaph was the chief, Zechariah second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals, |
Asaph was the chief, and next to him in rank were Zechariah, then Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals, |
| 16:7 |
That day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this psalm of thanks to the Lord: |
That day David first appointed Asaph and his associates to give praise to the Lord in this manner: |
| 16:8 |
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. |
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. |
| 16:13 |
O descendants of Israel his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. |
you his servants, the descendants of Israel, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. |
| 16:15 |
He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations, |
He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, |
| 16:21 |
He allowed no man to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings: |
He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings: |
| 16:27 |
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. |
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place. |
| 16:28 |
Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength, |
Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. |
| 16:29 |
ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. |
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. |
| 16:33 |
Then the trees of the forest will sing, they will sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. |
Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. |
| 16:35 |
Cry out, Save us, O God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, that we may glory in your praise. |
Cry out, Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise. |
| 16:43 |
Then all the people left, each for his own home, and David returned home to bless his family. |
Then all the people left, each for their own home, and David returned home to bless his family. |
| 17:1 |
After David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under a tent. |
After David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under a tent. |
| 17:3 |
That night the word of God came to Nathan, saying: |
But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying: |
| 17:7 |
Now then, tell my servant David, This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture and from following the flock, to be ruler over my people Israel. |
Now then, tell my servant David, This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. |
| 17:8 |
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name like the names of the greatest men of the earth. |
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name like the names of the greatest men on earth. |
| 17:11 |
When your days are over and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. |
When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. |
| 17:16 |
Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? |
Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? |
| 17:17 |
And as if this were not enough in your sight, O God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men, O Lord God. |
And as if this were not enough in your sight, my God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You, Lord God, have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men. |
| 17:19 |
O Lord. For the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made known all these great promises. |
Lord. For the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made known all these great promises. |
| 17:20 |
There is no one like you, O Lord, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears. |
There is no one like you, Lord, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears. |
| 17:22 |
You made your people Israel your very own forever, and you, O Lord, have become their God. |
You made your people Israel your very own forever, and you, Lord, have become their God. |
| 17:24 |
so that it will be established and that your name will be great forever. Then men will say, The Lord Almighty, the God over Israel, is Israels God! And the house of your servant David will be established before you. |
so that it will be established and that your name will be great forever. Then people will say, The Lord Almighty, the God over Israel, is Israels God! And the house of your servant David will be established before you. |
| 17:26 |
O Lord, you are God! You have promised these good things to your servant. |
You, Lord, are God! You have promised these good things to your servant. |
| 17:27 |
Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever. |
Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever. |
| 18:2 |
David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to him and brought tribute. |
David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to him and brought him tribute. |
| 18:3 |
Moreover, David fought Hadadezer king of Zobah, as far as Hamath, when he went to establish his control along the Euphrates River. |
Moreover, David defeated Hadadezer king of Zobah, in the vicinity of Hamath, when he went to set up his monument at the Euphrates River. |
| 18:6 |
He put garrisons in the Aramean kingdom of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to him and brought tribute. The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went. |
He put garrisons in the Aramean kingdom of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to him and brought him tribute. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went. |
| 18:8 |
From Tebah and Cun, towns that belonged to Hadadezer, David took a great quantity of bronze, which Solomon used to make the bronze Sea, the pillars and various bronze articles. |
From Tebah and Kun, towns that belonged to Hadadezer, David took a great quantity of bronze, which Solomon used to make the bronze Sea, the pillars and various bronze articles. |
| 18:10 |
he sent his son Hadoram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory in battle over Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze. |
he sent his son Hadoram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory in battle over Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold, of silver and of bronze. |
| 18:13 |
He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went. |
He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went. |
| 18:16 |
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary; |
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary; |
| 19:2 |
David thought, I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me. So David sent a delegation to express his sympathy to Hanun concerning his father. When Davids men came to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to express sympathy to him, |
David thought, I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me. So David sent a delegation to express his sympathy to Hanun concerning his father. When Davids envoys came to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to express sympathy to him, |
| 19:3 |
the Ammonite nobles said to Hanun, Do you think David is honoring your father by sending men to you to express sympathy? Havent his men come to you to explore and spy out the country and overthrow it? |
the Ammonite commanders said to Hanun, Do you think David is honoring your father by sending envoys to you to express sympathy? Havent his envoys come to you only to explore and spy out the country and overthrow it? |
| 19:4 |
So Hanun seized Davids men, shaved them, cut off their garments in the middle at the buttocks, and sent them away. |
So Hanun seized Davids envoys, shaved them, cut off their garments at the buttocks, and sent them away. |
| 19:6 |
When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench in Davids nostrils, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire chariots and charioteers from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maacah and Zobah. |
When the Ammonites realized that they had become obnoxious to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire chariots and charioteers from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maakah and Zobah. |
| 19:7 |
They hired thirty two thousand chariots and charioteers, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba, while the Ammonites were mustered from their towns and moved out for battle. |
They hired thirty two thousand chariots and charioteers, as well as the king of Maakah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba, while the Ammonites were mustered from their towns and moved out for battle. |
| 19:13 |
Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight. |
Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight. |
| 19:15 |
When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans were fleeing, they too fled before his brother Abishai and went inside the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem. |
When the Ammonites realized that the Arameans were fleeing, they too fled before his brother Abishai and went inside the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem. |
| 19:16 |
After the Arameans saw that they had been routed by Israel, they sent messengers and had Arameans brought from beyond the River, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezers army leading them. |
After the Arameans saw that they had been routed by Israel, they sent messengers and had Arameans brought from beyond the Euphrates River, with Shophak the commander of Hadadezers army leading them. |
| 19:18 |
But they fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand of their foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army. |
But they fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand of their foot soldiers. He also killed Shophak the commander of their army. |
| 19:19 |
When the vassals of Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were not willing to help the Ammonites anymore. |
When the vassals of Hadadezer saw that they had been routed by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were not willing to help the Ammonites anymore. |
| 20:4 |
In the course of time, war broke out with the Philistines, at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, one of the descendants of the Rephaites, and the Philistines were subjugated. |
In the course of time, war broke out with the Philistines, at Gezer. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Sippai, one of the descendants of the Rephaites, and the Philistines were subjugated. |
| 21:13 |
David said to Gad, I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men. |
David said to Gad, I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into human hands. |
| 21:15 |
And God sent an angel to destroy Jerusalem. But as the angel was doing so, the Lord saw it and was grieved because of the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, Enough! Withdraw your hand. The angel of the Lord was then standing at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. |
And God sent an angel to destroy Jerusalem. But as the angel was doing so, the Lord saw it and relented concerning the disaster and said to the angel who was destroying the people, Enough! Withdraw your hand. The angel of the Lord was then standing at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. |
| 21:17 |
David said to God, Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I am the one who has sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? O Lord my God, let your hand fall upon me and my family, but do not let this plague remain on your people. |
David said to God, Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I, the shepherd, have sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Lord my God, let your hand fall on me and my family, but do not let this plague remain on your people. |
| 21:29 |
The tabernacle of the Lord, which Moses had made in the desert, and the altar of burnt offering were at that time on the high place at Gibeon. |
The tabernacle of the Lord, which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at that time on the high place at Gibeon. |
| 22:2 |
So David gave orders to assemble the aliens living in Israel, and from among them he appointed stonecutters to prepare dressed stone for building the house of God. |
So David gave orders to assemble the foreigners residing in Israel, and from among them he appointed stonecutters to prepare dressed stone for building the house of God. |
| 22:15 |
You have many workmen: stonecutters, masons and carpenters, as well as men skilled in every kind of work |
You have many workers: stonecutters, masons and carpenters, as well as those skilled in every kind of work |
| 22:18 |
He said to them, Is not the Lord your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has handed the inhabitants of the land over to me, and the land is subject to the Lord and to his people. |
He said to them, Is not the Lord your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has given the inhabitants of the land into my hands, and the land is subject to the Lord and to his people. |
| 23:4 |
David said, Of these, twenty four thousand are to supervise the work of the temple of the Lord and six thousand are to be officials and judges. |
David said, Of these, twenty four thousand are to be in charge of the work of the temple of the Lord and six thousand are to be officials and judges. |
| 23:6 |
David divided the Levites into groups corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. |
David separated the Levites into divisions corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. |
| 23:7 |
Gershonites Belonging to the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. |
Belonging to the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. |
| 23:20 |
The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first and Isshiah the second. |
The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first and Ishiah the second. |
| 23:29 |
They were in charge of the bread set out on the table, the flour for the grain offerings, the unleavened wafers, the baking and the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. |
They were in charge of the bread set out on the table, the special flour for the grain offerings, the thin loaves made without yeast, the baking and the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. |
| 23:31 |
and whenever burnt offerings were presented to the Lord on Sabbaths and at New Moon festivals and at appointed feasts. They were to serve before the Lord regularly in the proper number and in the way prescribed for them. |
and whenever burnt offerings were presented to the Lord on the Sabbaths, at the New Moon feasts and at the appointed festivals. They were to serve before the Lord regularly in the proper number and in the way prescribed for them. |
| 23:32 |
And so the Levites carried out their responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting, for the Holy Place and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the temple of the Lord. |
And so the Levites carried out their responsibilities for the tent of meeting, for the Holy Place and, under their relatives the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the temple of the Lord. |
| 24:1 |
These were the divisions of the sons of Aaron: The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. |
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron: The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. |
| 24:3 |
With the help of Zadok a descendant of Eleazar and Ahimelech a descendant of Ithamar, David separated them into divisions for their appointed order of ministering. |
With the help of Zadok a descendant of Eleazar and Ahimelek a descendant of Ithamar, David separated them into divisions for their appointed order of ministering. |
| 24:5 |
They divided them impartially by drawing lots, for there were officials of the sanctuary and officials of God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar. |
They divided them impartially by casting lots, for there were officials of the sanctuary and officials of God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar. |
| 24:6 |
The scribe Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officials: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar and the heads of families of the priests and of the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar and then one from Ithamar. |
The scribe Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officials: Zadok the priest, Ahimelek son of Abiathar and the heads of families of the priests and of the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar and then one from Ithamar. |
| 24:11 |
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, |
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shekaniah, |
| 24:19 |
This was their appointed order of ministering when they entered the temple of the Lord, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded him. |
This was their appointed order of ministering when they entered the temple of the Lord, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their ancestor Aaron, as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded him. |
| 24:21 |
As for Rehabiah, from his sons: Isshiah was the first. |
As for Rehabiah, from his sons: Ishiah was the first. |
| 24:25 |
The brother of Micah: Isshiah; from the sons of Isshiah: Zechariah. |
The brother of Micah: Ishiah; from the sons of Ishiah: Zechariah. |
| 24:27 |
The sons of Merari: from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri. |
The sons of Merari: from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zakkur and Ibri. |
| 24:31 |
They also cast lots, just as their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of families of the priests and of the Levites. The families of the oldest brother were treated the same as those of the youngest. |
They also cast lots, just as their relatives the descendants of Aaron did, in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelek, and the heads of families of the priests and of the Levites. The families of the oldest brother were treated the same as those of the youngest. |
| 25:2 |
From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the supervision of Asaph, who prophesied under the kings supervision. |
From the sons of Asaph: Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the supervision of Asaph, who prophesied under the kings supervision. |
| 25:6 |
All these men were under the supervision of their fathers for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the ministry at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the supervision of the king. |
All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the ministry at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the supervision of the king. |
| 25:9 |
The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons and relatives, 12 the second to Gedaliah, he and his relatives and sons, 12 |
The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons and relatives 12 the second to Gedaliah, him and his relatives and sons 12 |
| 25:10 |
the third to Zaccur, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the third to Zakkur, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:11 |
the fourth to Izri, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the fourth to Izri, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:12 |
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:13 |
the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:14 |
the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:15 |
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:16 |
the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:17 |
the tenth to Shimei, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the tenth to Shimei, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:18 |
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:19 |
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:20 |
the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:21 |
the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:22 |
the fifteenth to Jerimoth, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the fifteenth to Jerimoth, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:23 |
the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:24 |
the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:25 |
the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:26 |
the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:27 |
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:28 |
the twenty first to Hothir, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the twenty first to Hothir, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:29 |
the twenty second to Giddalti, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the twenty second to Giddalti, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:30 |
the twenty third to Mahazioth, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the twenty third to Mahazioth, his sons and relatives 12 |
| 25:31 |
the twenty fourth to Romamti Ezer, his sons and relatives, 12 |
the twenty fourth to Romamti Ezer, his sons and relatives 12. |
| 26:4 |
Obed Edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, |
Obed Edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sakar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, |
| 26:6 |
His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their fathers family because they were very capable men. |
Obed Edoms son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their fathers family because they were very capable men. |
| 26:12 |
These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the temple of the Lord, just as their relatives had. |
These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their leaders, had duties for ministering in the temple of the Lord, just as their relatives had. |
| 26:24 |
Shubael, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. |
Shubael, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the official in charge of the treasuries. |
| 26:25 |
His relatives through Eliezer: Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zicri his son and Shelomith his son. |
His relatives through Eliezer: Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zikri his son and Shelomith his son. |
| 27:6 |
This was the Benaiah who was a mighty man among the Thirty and was over the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. |
This was the Benaiah who was a mighty warrior among the Thirty and was over the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. |
| 27:11 |
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbekai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
| 27:16 |
The officers over the tribes of Israel: over the Reubenites: Eliezer son of Zicri; over the Simeonites: Shephatiah son of Maacah; |
The leaders of the tribes of Israel: over the Reubenites: Eliezer son of Zikri; over the Simeonites: Shephatiah son of Maakah; |
| 27:22 |
over Dan: Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the officers over the tribes of Israel. |
over Dan: Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. |
| 27:24 |
Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. Wrath came on Israel on account of this numbering, and the number was not entered in the book of the annals of King David. |
Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. Gods wrath came on Israel on account of this numbering, and the number was not entered in the book of the annals of King David. |
| 27:26 |
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land. |
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the workers who farmed the land. |
| 27:32 |
Jonathan, Davids uncle, was a counselor, a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hacmoni took care of the kings sons. |
Jonathan, Davids uncle, was a counselor, a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hakmoni took care of the kings sons. |
| 27:33 |
Ahithophel was the kings counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the kings friend. |
Ahithophel was the kings counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the kings confidant. |
| 28:1 |
David summoned all the officials of Israel to assemble at Jerusalem: the officers over the tribes, the commanders of the divisions in the service of the king, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the mighty men and all the brave warriors. |
David summoned all the officials of Israel to assemble at Jerusalem: the officers over the tribes, the commanders of the divisions in the service of the king, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the warriors and all the brave fighting men. |
| 28:2 |
King David rose to his feet and said: Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it. |
King David rose to his feet and said: Listen to me, my fellow Israelites, my people. I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it. |
| 28:4 |
Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever. He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah he chose my family, and from my fathers sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel. |
Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever. He chose Judah as leader, and from the tribe of Judah he chose my family, and from my fathers sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel. |
| 28:9 |
And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. |
And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. |
| 28:10 |
Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as a sanctuary. Be strong and do the work. |
Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work. |
| 28:18 |
and the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense. He also gave him the plan for the chariot, that is, the cherubim of gold that spread their wings and shelter the ark of the covenant of the Lord. |
and the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense. He also gave him the plan for the chariot, that is, the cherubim of gold that spread their wings and overshadow the ark of the covenant of the Lord. |
| 28:19 |
All this, David said, I have in writing from the hand of the Lord upon me, and he gave me understanding in all the details of the plan. |
All this, David said, I have in writing as a result of the Lords hand on me, and he enabled me to understand all the details of the plan. |
| 28:21 |
The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the work on the temple of God, and every willing man skilled in any craft will help you in all the work. The officials and all the people will obey your every command. |
The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the work on the temple of God, and every willing person skilled in any craft will help you in all the work. The officials and all the people will obey your every command. |
| 29:5 |
for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now, who is willing to consecrate himself today to the Lord? |
for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today? |
| 29:8 |
Any who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the temple of the Lord in the custody of Jehiel the Gershonite. |
Anyone who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the temple of the Lord in the custody of Jehiel the Gershonite. |
| 29:10 |
David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, Praise be to you, O Lord, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. |
David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. |
| 29:11 |
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. |
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. |
| 29:15 |
We are aliens and strangers in your sight, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. |
We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. |
| 29:16 |
O Lord our God, as for all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name, it comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you. |
Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you. |
| 29:17 |
I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. |
I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. |
| 29:18 |
O Lord, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep this desire in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you. |
Lord, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you. |
| 29:19 |
And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, requirements and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided. |
And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided. |
| 29:20 |
Then David said to the whole assembly, Praise the Lord your God. So they all praised the Lord, the God of their fathers; they bowed low and fell prostrate before the Lord and the king. |
Then David said to the whole assembly, Praise the Lord your God. So they all praised the Lord, the God of their fathers; they bowed down, prostrating themselves before the Lord and the king. |
| 29:24 |
All the officers and mighty men, as well as all of King Davids sons, pledged their submission to King Solomon. |
All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King Davids sons, pledged their submission to King Solomon. |