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1 Chronicles 12:18
New English Translation
1 Chronicles 12:18
New English Translation
18 But a spirit[a] empowered[b] Amasai, the leader of the group of warriors known as the Thirty, and he said:[c]
“We are yours, O David!
We support[d] you, O son of Jesse!
May you greatly prosper.[e]
May those who help you prosper.[f]
Indeed[g] your God helps you!”
So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands.
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- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Perhaps “the Spirit,” but the text has simply רוּחַ (ruakh) with no article (suggesting an indefinite reference).
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “clothed.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn The words “and he said” are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “are with.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “Peace, peace to you.” The Hebrew term שָׁלוֹם (shalom, “peace”) is repeated to emphasize degree.
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Heb “and peace to the one who helps you.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18 tn Or “for.”
1 Chronicles 12:18
New International Version
1 Chronicles 12:18
New International Version
18 Then the Spirit(A) came on Amasai,(B) chief of the Thirty, and he said:
“We are yours, David!
We are with you, son of Jesse!
Success,(C) 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.
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