1 Chronicles 12:15

12:15 They crossed the Jordan River 1  in the first month, 2  when it was overflowing its banks, and routed those living in all the valleys to the east and west. 3 

1 Chronicles 21:3

21:3 Joab replied, “May the Lord make his army 4  a hundred times larger! My master, O king, do not all of them serve my master? Why does my master want to do this? Why bring judgment on Israel?” 5 

1 Chronicles 24:31

24:31 Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest. 6 

1 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied for clarity.

2 sn That is, March-April.

3 tn Heb “and they chased all the valleys to the east and to the west.”

4 tn Or “people.”

5 tn Heb “Why should it become guilt for Israel?” David’s decision betrays an underlying trust in his own strength rather than in divine provision. See also 1 Chr 27:23-24.

7 tn Heb “the fathers [i.e., families] of the head [i.e., oldest] just like his youngest brother.”