33 from Zebulun, experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every type of weapon, to help David with undivided loyalty-50,000; 34 from Naphtali-1,000 officers, together with 37,000 men carrying shields and spears;

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 12:33-34

King James Version

33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert expert...: or, rangers of battle, or, ranged in battle in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. 34 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.

English Standard Version

33 Of Zebulun 50,000 seasoned troops, equipped for battle with all the weapons of war, to help DavidSeptuagint; Hebrew lacks David with singleness of purpose. 34 Of Naphtali 1,000 commanders with whom were 37,000 men armed with shield and spear.

The Message

33 from Zebulun, 50,000 well-equipped veteran warriors, unswervingly loyal; 34 from Naphtali, 1,000 chiefs leading 37,000 men heavily armed;

New King James Version

33 of Zebulun there were fifty thousand who went out to battle, expert in war with all weapons of war, stouthearted men who could keep ranks; 34 of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear;

New Living Translation

33 From the tribe of Zebulun, there were 50,000 skilled warriors. They were fully armed and prepared for battle and completely loyal to David. 34 From the tribe of Naphtali, there were 1,000 officers and 37,000 warriors armed with shields and spears.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:33-34

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.