New International Versionfrom Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans—20,800;
New Living TranslationFrom the tribe of Ephraim, there were 20,800 brave warriors, each highly respected in his own clan.
English Standard VersionOf the Ephraimites 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ houses.
Berean Standard BibleFrom Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.
King James BibleAnd of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers.
New King James Versionof the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men throughout their father’s house;
New American Standard BibleFrom the sons of Ephraim 20,800, valiant mighty men, famous men in their fathers’ households.
NASB 1995Of the sons of Ephraim 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ households.
NASB 1977And of the sons of Ephraim 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ households.
Legacy Standard BibleOf the sons of Ephraim 20,800, mighty men of valor, men who had a name in their fathers’ households.
Amplified BibleOf the tribe of Ephraim, 20,800, courageous men, famous in their fathers’ houses.
Christian Standard BibleFrom the Ephraimites: 20,800 valiant warriors who were famous men in their ancestral families.
Holman Christian Standard BibleFrom the Ephraimites: 20,800 brave warriors who were famous men in their ancestral houses.
American Standard VersionAnd of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' houses.
English Revised VersionAnd of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous men in their fathers' houses.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationFrom Ephraim's descendants there were 20,800 warriors who were famous among their families.
International Standard VersionThe tribe of Ephraim supplied 20,800 valiant soldiers who were well known in their ancestral households.
NET BibleFrom Ephraim there were 20,800 warriors, who had brought fame to their families.
New Heart English BibleOf the people of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' houses.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous throughout the house of their fathers. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.
World English BibleOf the children of Ephraim: twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ houses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd of the sons of Ephraim [are] twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, men of renown, according to the house of their fathers.
Young's Literal Translation And of the sons of Ephraim are twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty of valour, men of name, according to the house of their fathers.
Smith's Literal TranslationFrom the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred strong ones of power, men of names to the house of their fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, men of great valour renowned in their kindreds.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen from the sons of Ephraim, there were twenty thousand eight hundred, very strong and robust men, renowned among their kindred.
New American BibleOf the Ephraimites: twenty thousand eight hundred warriors, men renowned in their ancestral houses.
New Revised Standard VersionOf the Ephraimites, twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty warriors, notables in their ancestral houses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd of the half tribe of Manasseh, eighteen thousand, who were renowned, and they came first to make David king.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd from the sons of Aphreim, twenty thousand and eight hundred men, mighty men of the army, men of fame to their families, to the household of their fathers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous men in their fathers' houses.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd of the sons of Ephraim, twenty thousand and eight hundred mighty men, famous in the houses of their fathers.
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Context David's Army Grows at Hebron… 29From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. 30FromEphraim:20,800mighty menof valor,famousamong their own clans.31From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.…
Cross References 2 Samuel 2:8-9Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.
2 Samuel 5:1-3Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.
1 Chronicles 11:1-3Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.
1 Chronicles 27:18over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
1 Kings 12:21-24And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...
2 Samuel 19:41-43Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” / “We have ten shares in the king,” answered the men of Israel, “so we have more claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the men of Judah spoke more fiercely than the men of Israel.
2 Samuel 20:1-2Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.
1 Kings 11:31-32and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.
1 Kings 12:16-17When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.
2 Chronicles 10:16-17When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.
2 Chronicles 11:1-4When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ...
Psalm 78:67-68He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim. / But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
Hosea 5:8-9Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin! / Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.
Hosea 10:9Since the days of Gibeah you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not the battle in Gibeah overtake the sons of iniquity?
Matthew 10:2-4These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
Treasury of Scripture And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous throughout the house of their fathers. famous [heb] men of names Genesis 6:4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they barechildren to them, the samebecame mighty men whichwere of old, men of renown. Jump to Previous BraveChildrenClansEightEphraimE'phraimitesFamiliesFamousFathersGreatHouseHouseholdsHousesHundredMightyThousandThroughoutTwentyValorValourWarWarriorsJump to Next BraveChildrenClansEightEphraimE'phraimitesFamiliesFamousFathersGreatHouseHouseholdsHousesHundredMightyThousandThroughoutTwentyValorValourWarWarriors1 Chronicles 12 1.The companies that came to David at Ziklag23.The armies that came to him at HebronFrom Ephraim:Ephraim was one of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. This tribe held significant influence in the northern kingdom and was often representative of the entire northern tribes. The tribe's territory was centrally located in the land of Canaan, which gave it strategic importance. Ephraim's prominence is seen in various biblical narratives, such as in the leadership of Joshua, who was from this tribe. 20,800 mighty men of valor: The mention of 20,800 men highlights the substantial military contribution from the tribe of Ephraim. "Mighty men of valor" indicates not only their physical strength and bravery but also their readiness to support David, reflecting their loyalty and commitment. This phrase underscores the importance of military might in the ancient Near Eastern context, where tribal strength was often measured by the number of warriors. Famous among their own clans: Being "famous among their own clans" suggests that these men were not only recognized for their military prowess but also held in high esteem within their community. This fame could be due to their leadership, past victories, or notable deeds. In the tribal society of ancient Israel, such recognition would have been crucial for maintaining social order and cohesion. This phrase also reflects the importance of reputation and honor in biblical times, where one's standing in the community was a significant aspect of identity. Persons / Places / Events 1. Sons of EphraimEphraim was one of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's second son, Ephraim. This tribe was known for its strength and valor in battle. 2. Mighty WarriorsThe verse highlights the 20,800 warriors from the tribe of Ephraim, emphasizing their reputation and prowess in warfare. 3. Famous Among Their ClansThis phrase indicates that these warriors were not only skilled but also held in high esteem within their own tribe, suggesting a legacy of leadership and honor. Teaching Points Legacy of ValorThe tribe of Ephraim is remembered for their strength and courage. As Christians, we are called to build a legacy of faith and courage in our own lives, standing firm in our convictions. Reputation and InfluenceThe warriors were famous among their clans, highlighting the importance of a good reputation. Our actions and character should reflect Christ, influencing others positively. Strength in UnityThe large number of warriors signifies the strength found in unity. The body of Christ is strongest when believers work together, supporting and uplifting one another. God's Use of Our AbilitiesJust as the warriors of Ephraim were used for a purpose, God can use our unique talents and strengths for His glory. We should seek to serve Him with what we have been given. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12
(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?
Who were the mighty men of David?
(1 Chronicles 12:8) Is there evidence outside the Bible supporting the existence of elite Gadite warriors skilled in tactics described here?
Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17)(30) Famous throughout the house of their fathers.--Rather, men of name (renown, as in Genesis 6:4), arranged according to their clans. The phrase "men of renown" is a natural addition to "valiant heroes," and need occasion no surprise. Doubtless their renown was collective. The comparative smallness of Ephraim's contingent is noticeable. If this tribe was not already declining within the Mosaic period (comp. Numbers 1:33; Numbers 26:37), it may have been greatly reduced by the last wars of Saul with the Philistines (comp. 2Samuel 2:9).
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Hebrew From the Ephraimites:בְּנֵ֣י(bə·nê)Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121:A son20,800עֶשְׂרִ֥ים(‘eś·rîm)Number - common plural Strong's 6242:Twenty, twentiethmighty warriors,גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי(gib·bō·w·rê)Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 1368:Powerful, warrior, tyrantfamousשֵׁמ֖וֹת(šê·mō·wṯ)Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8034:A nameamong their own clans.לְבֵ֥ית(lə·ḇêṯ)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1:Father
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OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:30 Of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |