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Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

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A Record of Individuals

Commentators explain that this verse begins a specific list of eleven mighty warriors from the tribe of Gad who joined David. The list is intentionally ordered, starting with "Ezer the chief." Scholars like John Gill suggest this order could be based on age, merit, or the sequence in which they came to David, highlighting that each individual's commitment was noted.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:9–13

19th Century

Bishop

Eleven heroes of Gad.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:9

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 9-13.

Ezer the first
This, and those that follow, are the names of the Gadites given, according to their age, o…

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…