1 Chronicles 12:14
These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And David went out to meet them,.... Out of the hold where he was; either out of respect and deference to them, some of them being persons of eminence; or it may be out of suspicion, fearing they were…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The marginal rendering is preferable. (Compare Lev 26:8).
We have here an account of those that appeared and acted as David's friends, upon the death of Saul, to bring about the revolution. All the forces he had, while he was persecuted, was but 600 men, who…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
These … the host R.V. These of the sons of Gad were captains of the host.
one of the least, etc.] R.V. he that was least was equal to an hundred, and the greatest to a thousand. Cp. Lev 26:8; Isa…