Here is a list of the men from Manasseh who defected to David as he was returning to Ziklag: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai. Each commanded 1,000 troops from the tribe of Manasseh.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The seven Manassite chieftains who went over to David on the eve of Saul’s last battle.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh
Others besides the former, who joined him when he went with the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner fr…