Then David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
Parallel translations
- WEB David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.
- KJV And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
- BSB Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.
- NASB Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, with every leader.
- NLT David consulted with all his officials, including the generals and captains of his army.
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Quick answer
David consulted with all his military and civic leaders before acting. His consultative leadership models seeking wide counsel.
Overview
As David begins his reign in earnest, his first recorded act is to gather counsel from the captains and leaders. This consultative approach shows humility and a desire for united action rather than autocratic rule. The Chronicler presents David as a king who governs in partnership with the people, a contrast to self-willed leadership.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- 1 Chr 12:20As he went to Ziklag, some from Manasseh joined him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, captains of thousands who were of Manasseh.
- 2 Chr 29:20Then Hezekiah the king arose early, gathered the princes of the city, and went up to Yahweh’s house.
- 2 Kgs 23:1The king sent, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.
- 2 Chr 34:29–30Then the king sent and gathered together all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.
- 1 Chr 12:32Of the children of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their heads were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their command.
- 2 Sam 6:1David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
- 1 Chr 12:14These of the sons of Gad were captains of the army: he who was least was equal to one hundred, and the greatest to one thousand.
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