1 CHRONICLES 12:19 — KING JAMES VERSION 1
“And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.”
The narrative account of warriors from Manasseh, Issachar, Zebulun, Naphtali, and Asher joining David indicates the broadening of support to include warriors from all tribal regions and demonstrates the comprehensive nature of David's military coalition. The reference to northern tribal warriors indicates the inclusion of support from all parts of Israel. The narrative indicates the mobilization of forces from multiple tribal regions. The account demonstrates the geographic distribution of military support. The narrative illustrates the pan-Israelite nature of David's military coalition.
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