1 Chronicles 12:38

12:38 All these men were warriors who were ready to march. They came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel by acclamation; all the rest of the Israelites also were in agreement that David should become king.

1 Chronicles 29:9

29:9 The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.


tc Heb “all these [were] men of war, helpers of the battle line.” The present translation assumes an emendation of עֹדְרֵי (’odÿrey, “helpers of”) to עֹרְכֵי, (’orÿkhey, “prepared for”).

tn Heb “with a complete heart they came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel.”

tn Heb “and also all the rest of Israel [was of] one mind to make David king.”

tn Heb “with a complete heart.”

tn Heb “was rejoiced with great joy.”