Apologetics Bible

1Chronicles 11:1

Hebrew

וַיִּקָּבְצוּ כָֽל־יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶל־דָּוִיד חֶבְרוֹנָה לֵאמֹר הִנֵּה עַצְמְךָ וּֽבְשָׂרְךָ אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃

vayiqavetzv-khal-yishera'el-'el-daviyd-chevervonah-le'mor-hineh-'atzemekha-vvesharekha-'anachenv

KJV: Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.

AKJV: Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.

ASV: Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.

YLT: And gathered are all Israel unto David to Hebron, saying, `Lo, thy bone and thy flesh are we;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:2

Hebrew

גַּם־תְּמוֹל גַּם־שִׁלְשׁוֹם גַּם בִּהְיוֹת שָׁאוּל מֶלֶךְ אַתָּה הַמּוֹצִיא וְהַמֵּבִיא אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ לְךָ אַתָּה תִרְעֶה אֶת־עַמִּי אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאַתָּה תִּהְיֶה נָגִיד עַל עַמִּי יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

gam-temvol-gam-shileshvom-gam-viheyvot-sha'vl-melekhe-'atah-hamvotziy'-vehameviy'-'et-yishera'el-vayo'mer-yehvah-'eloheykha-lekha-'atah-tire'eh-'et-'amiy-'et-yishera'el-ve'atah-tiheyeh-nagiyd-'al-'amiy-yishera'el

KJV: And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel.

AKJV: And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, you were he that led out and brought in Israel: and the LORD your God said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be ruler over my people Israel.

ASV: In times past, even when Saul was king, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over my people Israel.

YLT: even in time past, even in Saul's being king, it is thou who art taking out and bringing in Israel, and Jehovah thy God saith to thee: Thou dost feed My people Israel, and thou art leader over My people Israel.'

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:3

Hebrew

וַיָּבֹאוּ כָּל־זִקְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶל־הַמֶּלֶךְ חֶבְרוֹנָה וַיִּכְרֹת לָהֶם דָּוִיד בְּרִית בְּחֶבְרוֹן לִפְנֵי יְהוָה וַיִּמְשְׁחוּ אֶת־דָּוִיד לְמֶלֶךְ עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵל כִּדְבַר יְהוָה בְּיַד־שְׁמוּאֵֽל׃

vayavo'v-khal-ziqeney-yishera'el-'el-hamelekhe-chevervonah-vayikherot-lahem-daviyd-veriyt-vechevervon-lifeney-yehvah-vayimeshechv-'et-daviyd-lemelekhe-'al-yishera'el-khidevar-yehvah-veyad-shemv'el

KJV: Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.

AKJV: Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. ¶

ASV: So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel.

YLT: And all the elders of Israel come in unto the king to Hebron, and David maketh with them a covenant in Hebron before Jehovah, and they anoint David for king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by the hand of Samuel.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:4

Hebrew

וַיֵּלֶךְ דָּוִיד וְכָל־יִשְׂרָאֵל יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם הִיא יְבוּס וְשָׁם הַיְבוּסִי יֹשְׁבֵי הָאָֽרֶץ׃

vayelekhe-daviyd-vekhal-yishera'el-yervshalaim-hiy'-yevvs-vesham-hayevvsiy-yoshevey-ha'aretz

KJV: And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

AKJV: And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

ASV: And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

YLT: And David goeth, and all Israel, to Jerusalem--it is Jebus--and there the Jebusite, the inhabitants of the land.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:5

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמְרוּ יֹשְׁבֵי יְבוּס לְדָוִיד לֹא תָבוֹא הֵנָּה וַיִּלְכֹּד דָּוִיד אֶת־מְצֻדַת צִיּוֹן הִיא עִיר דָּוִֽיד׃

vayo'merv-yoshevey-yevvs-ledaviyd-lo'-tavvo'-henah-vayilekhod-daviyd-'et-metzudat-tziyvon-hiy'-'iyr-daviyd

KJV: And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.

AKJV: And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, You shall not come here. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.

ASV: And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

YLT: And the inhabitants of Jebus say to David, `Thou dost not come in hither;' and David captureth the fortress of Zion--it is the city of David.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:6

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר דָּוִיד כָּל־מַכֵּה יְבוּסִי בָּרִאשׁוֹנָה יִהְיֶה לְרֹאשׁ וּלְשָׂר וַיַּעַל בָּרִאשׁוֹנָה יוֹאָב בֶּן־צְרוּיָה וַיְהִי לְרֹֽאשׁ׃

vayo'mer-daviyd-khal-makheh-yevvsiy-vari'shvonah-yiheyeh-lero'sh-vleshar-vaya'al-vari'shvonah-yvo'av-ven-tzervyah-vayehiy-lero'sh

KJV: And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.

AKJV: And David said, Whoever smites the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.

ASV: And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.

YLT: And David saith, `Whoever smiteth the Jebusite first doth become head and prince;' and go up first doth Joab son of Zeruiah and becometh head.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:7

Hebrew

וַיֵּשֶׁב דָּוִיד בַּמְצָד עַל־כֵּן קָרְאוּ־לוֹ עִיר דָּוִֽיד׃

vayeshev-daviyd-vametzad-'al-khen-qare'v-lvo-'iyr-daviyd

KJV: And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

AKJV: And David dwelled in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

ASV: And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.

YLT: And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:8

Hebrew

וַיִּבֶן הָעִיר מִסָּבִיב מִן־הַמִּלּוֹא וְעַד־הַסָּבִיב וְיוֹאָב יְחַיֶּה אֶת־שְׁאָר הָעִֽיר׃

vayiven-ha'iyr-misaviyv-min-hamilvo'-ve'ad-hasaviyv-veyvo'av-yechayeh-'et-she'ar-ha'iyr

KJV: And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

AKJV: And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

ASV: And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

YLT: and he buildeth the city round about, from Millo, and unto the circumference, and Joab restoreth the rest of the city.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:9

Hebrew

וַיֵּלֶךְ דָּוִיד הָלוֹךְ וְגָדוֹל וַיהוָה צְבָאוֹת עִמּֽוֹ׃

vayelekhe-daviyd-halvokhe-vegadvol-vayhvah-tzeva'vot-'imvo

KJV: So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.

AKJV: So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him. ¶

ASV: And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.

YLT: And David goeth, going on and becoming great, and Jehovah of Hosts is with him.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:10

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה רָאשֵׁי הַגִּבּוֹרִים אֲשֶׁר לְדָוִיד הַמִּתְחַזְּקִים עִמּוֹ בְמַלְכוּתוֹ עִם־כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל לְהַמְלִיכוֹ כִּדְבַר יְהוָה עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

ve'eleh-ra'shey-hagivvoriym-'asher-ledaviyd-hamitechazeqiym-'imvo-vemalekhvtvo-'im-khal-yishera'el-lehameliykhvo-khidevar-yehvah-'al-yishera'el

KJV: These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

AKJV: These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

ASV: Now these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who showed themselves strong with him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of Jehovah concerning Israel.

YLT: And these are heads of the mighty ones whom David hath, who are strengthening themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to cause him to reign, according to the word of Jehovah, over Israel.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:11

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה מִסְפַּר הַגִּבֹּרִים אֲשֶׁר לְדָוִיד יָשָׁבְעָם בֶּן־חַכְמוֹנִי רֹאשׁ השלושים הַשָּׁלִישִׁים הֽוּא־עוֹרֵר אֶת־חֲנִיתוֹ עַל־שְׁלֹשׁ־מֵאוֹת חָלָל בְּפַעַם אֶחָֽת׃

ve'eleh-misefar-hagivoriym-'asher-ledaviyd-yashave'am-ven-chakhemvoniy-ro'sh-hshlvshym-hashaliyshiym-hv'-'vorer-'et-chaniytvo-'al-shelosh-me'vot-chalal-vefa'am-'echat

KJV: And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time.

AKJV: And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time.

ASV: And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them at one time.

YLT: And this is an account of the mighty ones whom David hath: Jashobeam son of a Hachmonite is head of the thirty; he is lifting up his spear against three hundred--wounded, at one time.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:12

Hebrew

וְאַחֲרָיו אֶלְעָזָר בֶּן־דּוֹדוֹ הָאֲחוֹחִי הוּא בִּשְׁלוֹשָׁה הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃

ve'acharayv-'ele'azar-ven-dvodvo-ha'achvochiy-hv'-vishelvoshah-hagivoriym

KJV: And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.

AKJV: And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.

ASV: And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.

YLT: And after him is Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, he is among the three mighty;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:13

Hebrew

הֽוּא־הָיָה עִם־דָּוִיד בַּפַּס דַּמִּים וְהַפְּלִשְׁתִּים נֶאֱסְפוּ־שָׁם לַמִּלְחָמָה וַתְּהִי חֶלְקַת הַשָּׂדֶה מְלֵאָה שְׂעוֹרִים וְהָעָם נָסוּ מִפְּנֵי פְלִשְׁתִּֽים׃

hv'-hayah-'im-daviyd-vafas-damiym-vehafelishetiym-ne'esefv-sham-lamilechamah-vatehiy-cheleqat-hashadeh-mele'ah-she'voriym-veha'am-nasv-mifeney-felishetiym

KJV: He was with David at Pas–dammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.

AKJV: He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.

ASV: He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a plot of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.

YLT: he hath been with David in Pas-Dammim, and the Philistines have been gathered there to battle, and a portion of the field is full of barley, and the people have fled from the face of the Philistines,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He was with David at Pas–dammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:14

Hebrew

וַיִּֽתְיַצְּבוּ בְתוֹךְ־הַחֶלְקָה וַיַּצִּילוּהָ וַיַּכּוּ אֶת־פְּלִשְׁתִּים וַיּוֹשַׁע יְהוָה תְּשׁוּעָה גְדוֹלָֽה׃

vayiteyatzevv-vetvokhe-hacheleqah-vayatziylvha-vayakhv-'et-felishetiym-vayvosha'-yehvah-teshv'ah-gedvolah

KJV: And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.

AKJV: And they set themselves in the middle of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance. ¶

ASV: And they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah saved them by a great victory.

YLT: and they station themselves in the midst of the portion, and deliver it, and smite the Philistines, and Jehovah saveth--a great salvation.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:15

Hebrew

וַיֵּרְדוּ שְֽׁלוֹשָׁה מִן־הַשְּׁלוֹשִׁים רֹאשׁ עַל־הַצֻּר אֶל־דָּוִיד אֶל־מְעָרַת עֲדֻלָּם וּמַחֲנֵה פְלִשְׁתִּים חֹנָה בְּעֵמֶק רְפָאִֽים׃

vayeredv-shelvoshah-min-hashelvoshiym-ro'sh-'al-hatzur-'el-daviyd-'el-me'arat-'adulam-vmachaneh-felishetiym-chonah-ve'emeq-refa'iym

KJV: Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim.

AKJV: Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim.

ASV: And three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines were encamped in the valley of Rephaim.

YLT: And three of the thirty heads go down on the rock unto David, unto the cave of Adullam, and the host of the Philistines is encamping in the valley of Rephaim,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:16

Hebrew

וְדָוִיד אָז בַּמְּצוּדָה וּנְצִיב פְּלִשְׁתִּים אָז בְּבֵית לָֽחֶם׃

vedaviyd-'az-vametzvdah-vnetziyv-felishetiym-'az-veveyt-lachem

KJV: And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines’ garrison was then at Beth–lehem.

AKJV: And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines’ garrison was then at Bethlehem.

ASV: And David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem.

YLT: and David is then in the fortress, and the station of the Philistines is then in Beth-Lehem,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines’ garrison was then at Beth–lehem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:17

Hebrew

ויתאו וַיִּתְאָיו דָּוִיד וַיֹּאמַר מִי יַשְׁקֵנִי מַיִם מִבּוֹר בֵּֽית־לֶחֶם אֲשֶׁר בַּשָּֽׁעַר׃

vyt'v-vayite'ayv-daviyd-vayo'mar-miy-yasheqeniy-mayim-mivvor-veyt-lechem-'asher-vasha'ar

KJV: And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth–lehem, that is at the gate!

AKJV: And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate!

ASV: And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Beth-lehem, which is by the gate!

YLT: and David longeth, and saith, `Who doth give me to drink water from the well of Beth-Lehem, that is at the gate!'

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth–lehem, that is at the gate!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:18

Hebrew

וַיִּבְקְעוּ הַשְּׁלֹשָׁה בְּמַחֲנֵה פְלִשְׁתִּים וַיִּֽשְׁאֲבוּ־מַיִם מִבּוֹר בֵּֽית־לֶחֶם אֲשֶׁר בַּשַּׁעַר וַיִּשְׂאוּ וַיָּבִאוּ אֶל־דָּוִיד וְלֹֽא־אָבָה דָוִיד לִשְׁתּוֹתָם וַיְנַסֵּךְ אֹתָם לַיהוָֽה׃

vayiveqe'v-hasheloshah-vemachaneh-felishetiym-vayishe'avv-mayim-mivvor-veyt-lechem-'asher-vasha'ar-vayishe'v-vayavi'v-'el-daviyd-velo'-'avah-daviyd-lishetvotam-vayenasekhe-'otam-layhvah

KJV: And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth–lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD,

AKJV: And the three broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD.

ASV: And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto Jehovah,

YLT: And the three break through the camp of the Philistines, and draw water from the well of Beth-Lehem, that is at the gate, and bear and bring in unto David, and David hath not been willing to drink it, and poureth it out to Jehovah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth–lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:19

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר חָלִילָה לִּי מֵאֱלֹהַי מֵעֲשׂוֹת זֹאת הֲדַם הָאֲנָשִׁים הָאֵלֶּה אֶשְׁתֶּה בְנַפְשׁוֹתָם כִּי בְנַפְשׁוֹתָם הֱבִיאוּם וְלֹא אָבָה לִשְׁתּוֹתָם אֵלֶּה עָשׂוּ שְׁלֹשֶׁת הַגִּבּוֹרִֽים׃

vayo'mer-chaliylah-liy-me'elohay-me'ashvot-zo't-hadam-ha'anashiym-ha'eleh-'esheteh-venafeshvotam-khiy-venafeshvotam-heviy'vm-velo'-'avah-lishetvotam-'eleh-'ashv-sheloshet-hagivvoriym

KJV: And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest.

AKJV: And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. ¶

ASV: and said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.

YLT: and saith, `Far be it from me, by my God, to do this; the blood of these men do I drink with their lives? for with their lives they have brought it;' and he was not willing to drink it; these things did the three mighty ones.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drin...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:20

Hebrew

וְאַבְשַׁי אֲחִֽי־יוֹאָב הוּא הָיָה רֹאשׁ הַשְּׁלוֹשָׁה וְהוּא עוֹרֵר אֶת־חֲנִיתוֹ עַל־שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת חָלָל ולא־וְלוֹ־שֵׁם בַּשְּׁלוֹשָֽׁה׃

ve'aveshay-'achiy-yvo'av-hv'-hayah-ro'sh-hashelvoshah-vehv'-'vorer-'et-chaniytvo-'al-shelosh-me'vot-chalal-vl'-velvo-shem-vashelvoshah

KJV: And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.

AKJV: And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.

ASV: And Abishai, the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three; for he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them, and had a name among the three.

YLT: And Abishai brother of Joab, he hath been head of the three: and he is lifting up his spear against three hundred--wounded, and hath a name among three.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:21

Hebrew

מִן־הַשְּׁלוֹשָׁה בַשְּׁנַיִם נִכְבָּד וַיְהִי לָהֶם לְשָׂר וְעַד־הַשְּׁלוֹשָׁה לֹֽא־בָֽא׃

min-hashelvoshah-vashenayim-nikhevad-vayehiy-lahem-leshar-ve'ad-hashelvoshah-lo'-va'

KJV: Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.

AKJV: Of the three, he was more honorable than the two; for he was their captain: however, he attained not to the first three.

ASV: Of the three, he was more honorable than the two, and was made their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.

YLT: Of the three by the two he is honoured, and becometh their head; and unto the first three he hath not come.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:22

Hebrew

בְּנָיָה בֶן־יְהוֹיָדָע בֶּן־אִֽישׁ־חַיִל רַב־פְּעָלִים מִֽן־קַבְצְאֵל הוּא הִכָּה אֵת שְׁנֵי אֲרִיאֵל מוֹאָב וְהוּא יָרַד וְהִכָּה אֶֽת־הָאֲרִי בְּתוֹךְ הַבּוֹר בְּיוֹם הַשָּֽׁלֶג׃

venayah-ven-yehvoyada'-ven-'iysh-chayil-rav-fe'aliym-min-qavetze'el-hv'-hikhah-'et-sheney-'ariy'el-mvo'av-vehv'-yarad-vehikhah-'et-ha'ariy-vetvokhe-havvor-veyvom-hashaleg

KJV: Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

AKJV: Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lion like men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

ASV: Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the twosons ofAriel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.

YLT: Benaiah son of Jehoiada, son of a man of valour, of great deeds, from Kabzeel: he hath smitten the two lion-like Moabites, and he hath gone down and smitten the lion in the midst of the pit, in the day of snow.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:23

Hebrew

וְהֽוּא־הִכָּה אֶת־הָאִישׁ הַמִּצְרִי אִישׁ מִדָּה ׀ חָמֵשׁ בָּאַמָּה וּבְיַד הַמִּצְרִי חֲנִית כִּמְנוֹר אֹרְגִים וַיֵּרֶד אֵלָיו בַּשָּׁבֶט וַיִּגְזֹל אֶֽת־הַחֲנִית מִיַּד הַמִּצְרִי וַיַּהַרְגֵהוּ בַּחֲנִיתֽוֹ׃

vehv'-hikhah-'et-ha'iysh-hamitzeriy-'iysh-midah- -chamesh-va'amah-vveyad-hamitzeriy-chaniyt-khimenvor-'oregiym-vayered-'elayv-vashavet-vayigezol-'et-hachaniyt-miyad-hamitzeriy-vayaharegehv-vachaniytvo

KJV: And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear.

AKJV: And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear.

ASV: And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear.

YLT: And he hath smitten the man, the Egyptian--a man of measure, five by the cubit--and in the hand of the Egyptian is a spear like a beam of weavers, and he goeth down unto him with a rod, and taketh violently away the spear out of the hand of the Egyptian, and slayeth him with his own spear.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, a...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:24

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה עָשָׂה בְּנָיָהוּ בֶּן־יְהוֹיָדָע וְלוֹ־שֵׁם בִּשְׁלוֹשָׁה הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃

'eleh-'ashah-venayahv-ven-yehvoyada'-velvo-shem-vishelvoshah-hagivoriym

KJV: These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.

AKJV: These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighty men.

ASV: These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men.

YLT: These things hath Benaiah son of Jehoiada done, and hath a name among the three mighty ones.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:25

Hebrew

מִן־הַשְּׁלוֹשִׁים הִנּוֹ נִכְבָּד הוּא וְאֶל־הַשְּׁלוֹשָׁה לֹא־בָא וַיְשִׂימֵהוּ דָוִיד עַל־מִשְׁמַעְתּֽוֹ׃

min-hashelvoshiym-hinvo-nikhevad-hv'-ve'el-hashelvoshah-lo'-va'-vayeshiymehv-daviyd-'al-mishema'etvo

KJV: Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.

AKJV: Behold, he was honorable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard. ¶

ASV: Behold, he was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.

YLT: Of the thirty, lo, he is honoured, and unto the first three he hath not come, and David setteth him over his guard.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:26

Hebrew

וְגִבּוֹרֵי הַחֲיָלִים עֲשָׂה־אֵל אֲחִי יוֹאָב אֶלְחָנָן בֶּן־דּוֹדוֹ מִבֵּית לָֽחֶם׃

vegivvorey-hachayaliym-'ashah-'el-'achiy-yvo'av-'elechanan-ven-dvodvo-miveyt-lachem

KJV: Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,

AKJV: Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

ASV: Also the mighty men of the armies: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,

YLT: And the mighty ones of the forces are Asahel brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Beth-Lehem,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:27

Hebrew

שַׁמּוֹת הַהֲרוֹרִי חֶלֶץ הַפְּלוֹנִֽי׃

shamvot-haharvoriy-cheletz-hafelvoniy

KJV: Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,

AKJV: Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,

ASV: Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,

YLT: Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:28

Hebrew

עִירָא בֶן־עִקֵּשׁ הַתְּקוֹעִי אֲבִיעֶזֶר הָעֲנְּתוֹתִֽי׃

'iyra'-ven-'iqesh-hateqvo'iy-'aviy'ezer-ha'anetvotiy

KJV: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi–ezer the Antothite,

AKJV: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,

ASV: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

YLT: Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-Ezer the Annethothite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi–ezer the Antothite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:29

Hebrew

סִבְּכַי הַחֻשָׁתִי עִילַי הָאֲחוֹחִֽי׃

sivekhay-hachushatiy-'iylay-ha'achvochiy

KJV: Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

AKJV: Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

ASV: Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

YLT: Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:30

Hebrew

מַהְרַי הַנְּטֹפָתִי חֵלֶד בֶּֽן־בַּֽעֲנָה הַנְּטוֹפָתִֽי׃

maheray-hanetofatiy-cheled-ven-va'anah-hanetvofatiy

KJV: Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

AKJV: Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

ASV: Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

YLT: Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:31

Hebrew

אִיתַי בֶּן־רִיבַי מִגִּבְעַת בְּנֵי בִנְיָמִן בְּנָיָה הַפִּרְעָתֹנִֽי׃

'iytay-ven-riyvay-migive'at-veney-vineyamin-venayah-hafire'atoniy

KJV: Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

AKJV: Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

ASV: Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

YLT: Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:32

Hebrew

חוּרַי מִנַּחֲלֵי גָעַשׁ אֲבִיאֵל הָעַרְבָתִֽי׃

chvray-minachaley-ga'ash-'aviy'el-ha'arevatiy

KJV: Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,

AKJV: Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,

ASV: Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,

YLT: Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:33

Hebrew

עַזְמָוֶת הַבַּחֲרוּמִי אֶלְיַחְבָּא הַשַּׁעַלְבֹנִֽי׃

'azemavet-havacharvmiy-'eleyacheva'-hasha'alevoniy

KJV: Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

AKJV: Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

ASV: Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

YLT: Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:34

Hebrew

בְּנֵי הָשֵׁם הַגִּזוֹנִי יוֹנָתָן בֶּן־שָׁגֵה הַהֲרָרִֽי׃

veney-hashem-hagizvoniy-yvonatan-ven-shageh-haharariy

KJV: The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite,

AKJV: The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite,

ASV: the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shagee the Hararite,

YLT: the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shage the Hararite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:35

Hebrew

אֲחִיאָם בֶּן־שָׂכָר הַהֲרָרִי אֱלִיפַל בֶּן־אֽוּר׃

'achiy'am-ven-shakhar-haharariy-'eliyfal-ven-'vr

KJV: Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,

AKJV: Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,

ASV: Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,

YLT: Ahiam son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:36

Hebrew

חֵפֶר הַמְּכֵרָתִי אֲחִיָּה הַפְּלֹנִֽי׃

chefer-hamekheratiy-'achiyah-hafeloniy

KJV: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,

AKJV: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,

ASV: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,

YLT: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:37

Hebrew

חֶצְרוֹ הַֽכַּרְמְלִי נַעֲרַי בֶּן־אֶזְבָּֽי׃

chetzervo-hakharemeliy-na'aray-ven-'ezevay

KJV: Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,

AKJV: Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,

ASV: Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,

YLT: Hezor the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:38

Hebrew

יוֹאֵל אֲחִי נָתָן מִבְחָר בֶּן־הַגְרִֽי׃

yvo'el-'achiy-natan-mivechar-ven-hageriy

KJV: Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,

AKJV: Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,

ASV: Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,

YLT: Joel brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Haggeri,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:39

Hebrew

צֶלֶק הָעַמּוֹנִי נַחְרַי הַבֵּרֹתִי נֹשֵׂא כְּלֵי יוֹאָב בֶּן־צְרוּיָֽה׃

tzeleq-ha'amvoniy-nacheray-haverotiy-noshe'-kheley-yvo'av-ven-tzervyah

KJV: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

AKJV: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armor bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

ASV: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

YLT: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, bearer of the weapons of Joab son of Zeruiah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:40

Hebrew

עִירָא הַיִּתְרִי גָּרֵב הַיִּתְרִֽי׃

'iyra'-hayiteriy-garev-hayiteriy

KJV: Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

AKJV: Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

ASV: Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

YLT: Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:41

Hebrew

אֽוּרִיָּה הַחִתִּי זָבָד בֶּן־אַחְלָֽי׃

'vriyah-hachitiy-zavad-ven-'achelay

KJV: Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,

AKJV: Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,

ASV: Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,

YLT: Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:42

Hebrew

עֲדִינָא בֶן־שִׁיזָא הָרֽאוּבֵנִי רֹאשׁ לָרֽאוּבֵנִי וְעָלָיו שְׁלוֹשִֽׁים׃

'adiyna'-ven-shiyza'-har'vveniy-ro'sh-lar'vveniy-ve'alayv-shelvoshiym

KJV: Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,

AKJV: Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,

ASV: Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,

YLT: Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, head of the Reubenites, and by him thirty,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:43

Hebrew

חָנָן בֶּֽן־מַעֲכָה וְיוֹשָׁפָט הַמִּתְנִֽי׃

chanan-ven-ma'akhah-veyvoshafat-hamiteniy

KJV: Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,

AKJV: Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,

ASV: Hanan the son of Maacah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,

YLT: Hanan son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:44

Hebrew

עֻזִיָּא הָעֲשְׁתְּרָתִי שָׁמָע ויעואל וִֽיעִיאֵל בְּנֵי חוֹתָם הָעֲרֹעֵרִֽי׃

'uziya'-ha'asheteratiy-shama'-vy'v'l-viy'iy'el-veney-chvotam-ha'aro'eriy

KJV: Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

AKJV: Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

ASV: Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,

YLT: Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:45

Hebrew

יְדִֽיעֲאֵל בֶּן־שִׁמְרִי וְיֹחָא אָחִיו הַתִּיצִֽי׃

yediy'a'el-ven-shimeriy-veyocha'-'achiyv-hatiytziy

KJV: Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,

AKJV: Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,

ASV: Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,

YLT: Jediael son of Shimri, and Joha his brother the Tizite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:46

Hebrew

אֱלִיאֵל הַֽמַּחֲוִים וִירִיבַי וְיוֹשַׁוְיָה בְּנֵי אֶלְנָעַם וְיִתְמָה הַמּוֹאָבִֽי׃

'eliy'el-hamachaviym-viyriyvay-veyvoshaveyah-veney-'elena'am-veyitemah-hamvo'aviy

KJV: Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,

AKJV: Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,

ASV: Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,

YLT: Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 11:47

Hebrew

אֱלִיאֵל וְעוֹבֵד וְיַעֲשִׂיאֵל הַמְּצֹבָיָֽה׃

'eliy'el-ve'voved-veya'ashiy'el-hametzovayah

KJV: Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.

AKJV: Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.

ASV: Eliel, and Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.

YLT: Eliel, and Obed, and Jaasiel the Mesobaite.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 11:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.