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Berean Standard Bible

“Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle;”

1 Chronicles 12:1

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First Chronicles 12 lists the warriors who came to support David before he became king over all Israel. The Chronicler wrote for readers returning from exile, reminding them of the unity and loyalty that marked David's rise.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle;

World English Bible (WEB)

Now these are those who came to David to Ziklag, while he was a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish. They were among the mighty men, his helpers in war.

King James Version (KJV)

Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still shut up, because of Saul, the son of Kish; they were among the strong men, his helpers in war.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

ESTOS son los que vinieron á David á Siclag, estando él aún encerrado por causa de Saúl hijo de Cis, y eran de los valientes ayudadores de la guerra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A continuación están los nombres de los guerreros famosos que se unieron a David en Siclag, mientras andaba ocultándose del rey Saúl hijo de Quis.

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