30 from Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans-20,800;
30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous
30 Of the Ephraimites 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' houses.
30 from Ephraim, 20,800, fierce fighters and famous in their hometowns;
30 of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men throughout their father's house;
30 From the tribe of Ephraim, there were 20,800 brave warriors, each highly respected in his own clan.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:30
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:23-40
(Read 1 Chronicles 12:23-40)
When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days, but for the whole life, and for eternity. Happy are those who wisely perceive it to be their duty and interest, to submit to the Saviour Jesus Christ, the Son of David; who renounce for his sake all that is not consistent; whose earnest endeavours to do good are directed by the wisdom that God giveth, through acquaintance with his word, experience, and observation. If any man lack this wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.