1 Chronicles, 12
31. And of the half tribe of Manasses, eighteen thousand, every one by their names, came to make David king.
31. And of the half tribe of Manasses, eighteen thousand, every one by their names, came to make David king.
1 Chronicles 12 is a chapter describing the arrival of the warriors who joined David in their fight against Saul. These warriors came from several tribes of Israel and brought with them valuable skills and resources. Below are five verses related to topics covered in this chapter:
Psalm 18:32-33: "It is God who gives me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like those of the doe and firm me in the heights." This psalm speaks of the protection and strengthening that God offers David, which is a recurring theme in 1 Chronicles 12.
Proverbs 24:6: "With wisdom a house is built, and with discernment it is full of gems." This verse speaks of the importance of wisdom and discernment in decision making and building a home, which can be related to the careful selection of the warriors in 1 chronicles 12.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse speaks of the protection and help God offers to his people, which is relevant to the protection that David and his warriors sought in 1 chronicles 12.
Romans 12:6-8: "having, therefore, different gifts, according to the grace given to us, if it is prophecy, whether it is according to the measure of faith; teaching; or what exhorts, use this gift to exhort. " This verse speaks of the different gifts and skills that God gives to His people, which can be related to the varied skills brought by the warriors in 1 Chronicles 12.
Ephesians 6:11: "Coat of all God's armor, that you may be firm against the shrewd cunning of the devil." This verse speaks of the importance of being prepared for spiritual battle, which can be related to the physical and mental preparation that the warriors in 1 chronicles 12 must have had to fight Saul and his armies.
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