1 Chronicles 12:37

37 and from East of Jordan, men from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, heavily armed, 120,000.

1 Chronicles 12:37 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 12:37

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 12:23).

1 Chronicles 12:37 In-Context

35 from Dan, 28,600 battle-ready men;

36 from Asher, 40,000 veterans, battle-ready;

37 and from East of Jordan, men from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, heavily armed, 120,000.

38 All these soldiers came to David at Hebron, ready to fight if necessary; they were both united and determined to make David king over all Israel. And everyone else in Israel was of the same mind - "Make David king!"

39 They were with David for three days of feasting celebration, with food and drink supplied by their families.