14 These Gadites were army commanders; the least was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 12:14

King James Version

14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one one...: or, one that was least could resist an hundred, and the greatest a thousand of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.

English Standard Version

14 These Gadites were officers of the army; the least was a match for a hundred men and the greatest for a thousand.

The Message

14 These Gadites were the cream of the crop - any one of them was worth a hundred lesser men, and the best of them were worth a thousand.

New King James Version

14 These were from the sons of Gad, captains of the army; the least was over a hundred, and the greatest was over a thousand.

New Living Translation

14 These warriors from Gad were army commanders. The weakest among them could take on a hundred regular troops, and the strongest could take on a thousand!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:14

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:1-22

(Read 1 Chronicles 12:1-22)

Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends, while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner from coming to the Savior, nor drive the believer from the path of duty. Those who break through, and overcome in these attempts, will find abundant recompence. From the words of Amasai we may learn how to testify our affection and allegiance to the Lord Jesus; his we must be throughly; on his side we must be forward to appear and act. If we are under the influence of the Spirit, we shall desire to have our lot among them, and to declare ourselves on their side; if in faith and love we embrace the cause of Christ, he will receive, employ, and advance us.