SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 11:10

11:10a Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men,

These were the leaders of David’s brave soldiers. (EEB)
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Here is a list of the leaders of David’s greatest soldiers. (Easy English Bible)

11:10b who, together with all Israel,

Together with the whole people of Israel
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Everybody in Israel wanted David to become a great king.

11:10c bolstered and strengthened his kingdom,

they helped to make David’s kingdom strong in their whole land.
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So they helped him.

11:10d according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

This was⌋ exactly as Yahweh had said it would be.
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That is what the Lord had promised. (EEB)

11:10a–d (combined)

Yahweh had promised that David would become the king. (Translation for Translators) All the people of Israel helped him to make his reign strong in their whole land. Certain warriors also helped keep his kingdom strong. (CEVUS06)
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It happened as⌋ Yahweh had said. He said that David would ⌊one day⌋ become king. Everybody in Israel wanted David to become a great king. So they helped him ⌊in any way they could⌋ . Some brave warriors supported David in a special way.

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