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and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty, and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite,

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Diverse and Brave Supporters

Commentators note that these warriors came from different tribes, including Benjamin (Saul's own tribe) and Judah. For example, Ishmaiah was a Benjamite from the city of Gibeon. This detail shows that David's support was growing and unifying people from across Israel, even drawing from his rival's territory.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:4

19th Century

Bishop

Ismaiah the Gibeonite. —Gibeon belonged to Benjamin (1 Chronicles 9:35), and 1 Chronicles 12:2 proves that…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:4

17th Century

Pastor

And Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty That came with h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 12:1–22

17th Century

Minister

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…