Septuagint Complete Greek and English Edition

by Septuagint

  Chapter 12

  [1] And these are they that came to Sikelag, when he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kis; and these were among the mighty, aiding him in war, [2] and using the bow with the right hand and with the left, and slingers with stones, and shooters with bows. Of the brethren of Saul of Benjamin, [3] the chief was Achiezer, and Joas son of Asma the Gabathite, and Joel and Jophalet, sons of Asmoth, and Berchia, and Jeul of Anathoth, [4] and Samaias the Gabaonite a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; and Jeremia, and Jeziel, and Joanan, and Jozabath of Gadarathiim, [5] Azai and Arimuth, and Baalia, and Samaraia, and Saphatias of Charaephiel, [6] Helcana, and Jesuni, and Ozriel, and Jozara, and Sobocam, and the Corites, [7] and Jelia and Zabadia, sons of Iroam, and the men of Gedor.

  [8] And from Gad these separated themselves to David from the wilderness, strong mighty men of war, bearing shields and spears, and their faces were as the face of a lion, and they were nimble as roes upon the mountains in speed. [9] Aza the chief, Abdia the second, Eliab the third, [10] Masmana the fourth, Jeremias the fifth, [11] Jethi the sixth, Eliab the seventh, [12] Joanan the eighth, Eleazer the ninth, [13] Jeremia the tenth, Melchabanai the eleventh. [14] These were chiefs of the army of the sons of Gad, the least one commander of a hundred, and the greatest one of a thousand. [15] These are the men that crossed over Jordan in the first month, and it had overflowed all its banks; and they drove out all the inhabitants of the valleys, from the east to the west.

  [16] And there came some of the sons of Benjamin and Juda to the assistance of David. [17] And David went out to meet them, and said to them, If ye are come peaceably to me, let my heart be at peace with you: but if ye are come to betray me to my enemies unfaithfully, the God of your fathers look upon it, and reprove it. [18] And the Spirit came upon Amasai, a captain of the thirty, and he said, Go, David, son of Jesse, thou and thy people, peace, peace be to thee, and peace to thy helpers, for thy God has helped thee. And David received them, and made them captains of the forces.

  [19] And some came to David from Manasse, when the Philistines came against Saul to war: and he helped them not, because the captains of the Philistines took counsel, saying, With the heads of those men will he return to his master Saul. [20] When David was going to Sikelag, there came to him of Manasse, Edna and Jozabath, and Rodiel, and Michael, and Josabaith, and Elimuth, and Semathi: these are the captains of thousands of Manasse. [21] And they fought on the side of David against a troop, for they were all men of might; and they were commanders in the army, because of their might. [22] For daily men came to David, till they amounted to a great force, as the force of God.

  [23] And these are the names of the commanders of the army, who came to David to Chebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him according to the word of the Lord. [24] The sons of Juda, bearing shields and spears, six thousand and eight hundred mighty in war. [25] Of the sons of Symeon mighty for battle, seven thousand and a hundred. [26] Of the sons of Levi, four thousand and six hundred. [27] And Joadas the chief of the family of Aaron, and with him three thousand and seven hundred. [28] And Sadoc, a young man mighty in strength, and there were twenty-two leaders of his father’s house. [29] And of the sons of Benjamin, the brethren of Saul, three thousand: and still the greater part of them kept the guard of the house of Saul. [30] And of the sons of Ephraim, twenty thousand and eight hundred mighty men, famous in the houses of their fathers. [31] And of the half-tribe of Manasse, eighteen thousand, even those who were named by name, to make David king. [32] And of the sons of Issachar having wisdom with regard to the times, knowing what Israel should do, two hundred; and all their brethren with them.

  [33] And of Zabulon they that went out to battle, with all weapons of war, were fifty thousand to help David, not weak-handed. [34] And of Nephthali a thousand captains, and with them men with shields and spears, thirty-seven thousand. [35] And of the Danites men ready for war twenty-eight thousand and eight hundred. [36] And of Aser, they that went out to give aid in war, forty thousand. [37] And from the country beyond Jordan, from Ruben, and the Gadites, and from the half-tribe of Manasse, a hundred and twenty thousand, with all weapons of war.

  [38] All these were men of war, setting the army in battle array, with a peaceful mind towards him, and they came to Chebron to make David king over all Israel: and the rest of Israel were of one mind to make David king. [39] And they were there three days eating and drinking, for their brethren had made preparations. [40] And their neighbours, as far as Issachar and Zabulon and Nephthali, brought to them upon camels, and asses, and mules, and upon calves, victuals, meal, cakes of figs, raisins, wine, and oil, calves and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel.

  Chapter 13

  [1] And David took counsel with the captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, even with every commander. [2] And David said to the whole congregation of Israel, If it seem good to you, and it should be prospered by the Lord our God, let us send to our brethren that are left in all the land of Israel, and let the priests the Levites who are with them in the cities of their possession come, and let them be gathered to us. [3] And let us bring over to us the ark of our God; for men have not enquired at it since the days of Saul. [4] And all the congregation said that they would do thus; for the saying was right in the eyes of all the people.

  [5] So David assembled all Israel, from the borders of Egypt even to the entering in of Hemath, to bring in the ark of God from the city of Jarim. [6] And David brought it up: and all Israel went up to the city of David, which belonged to Juda, to bring up thence the ark of the Lord God who sits between the cherubim, whose name is called on it. [7] And they set the ark of God on a new waggon brought out of the house of Aminadab: and Oza and his brethren drove the waggon.

  [8] And David and all Israel were playing before the Lord with all their might, and that together with singers, and with harps, and with lutes, with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. [9] And they came as far as the threshing-floor: and Oza put forth his hand to hold the ark, because the bullock moved it from its place. [10] And the Lord was very angry with Oza, and smote him there, because of his stretching forth his hand upon the ark: and he died there before God. [11] And David was dispirited, because the Lord had made a breach on Oza: and he called that place the Breach of Oza until this day. [12] And David feared God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God in to myself? [13] So David brought not the ark home to himself into the city of David, but he turned it aside into the house of Abeddara the Gethite.

  [14] And the ark of God abode in the house of Abeddara three months: and God blessed Abeddara and all that he had.

  Chapter 14

  [1] And Chiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar timbers, and masons, and carpenters, to build a house for him. [2] And David knew that the Lord had designed him to be king over Israel; because his kingdom was highly exalted, on account of his people Israel.

  [3] And David took more wives in Jerusalem: and there were born to David more sons and daughters. [4] And these are the names of those that were born, who were born to him in Jerusalem; Samaa, Sobab, Nathan, and Solomon, [5] and Baar, and Elisa, and Eliphaleth, [6] and Nageth, and Naphath, and Japhie, [7] and Elisamae, and Eliade, and Eliphala.

  [8] And the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel: and all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard it, and went out to meet them. [9] And the Philistines came and assembled together in the giants’ valley. [10] And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said to him, Go up, and I will deliver them into thy hands. [11] And he went up to Baal Pharasin, and David smote them there; and David said, God has broken through enemies by my hand like a breach of water: therefore he called the name of that place, the Breach of Pharasin. [12] And the Philistines left their gods there; and David gave orders to burn them with fire.

  [13] And the Philistines once more assembled themse
lves in the giants’ valley. [14] And David enquired of God again; and God said to him, Thou shalt not go after them; turn away from them, and thou shalt come upon them near the pear trees. [15] And it shall be, when thou shalt hear the sound of their tumult in the tops of the pear trees, then thou shalt go into the battle: for God has gone out before thee to smite the army of the Philistines. [16] And he did as God commanded him: and he smote the army of the Philistines from Gabaon to Gazera. [17] And the name of David was famous in all the land; and the Lord put the terror of him on all the nations.

  Chapter 15

  [1] And David made for himself houses in the city of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and made a tent for it. [2] Then said David, It is not lawful for any to bear the ark of God, but the Levites; for the Lord has chosen them to bear the ark of the Lord, and to minister to him for ever.

  [3] And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it. [4] And David gathered together the sons of Aaron the Levites. [5] Of the sons of Caath; there was Uriel the chief, and his brethren, a hundred and twenty. [6] Of the sons of Merari; Asaia the chief, and his brethren, two hundred and twenty. [7] Of the sons of Gedson; Joel the chief, and his brethren, a hundred and thirty. [8] Of the sons of Elisaphat; Semei the chief, and his brethren, two hundred. [9] Of the sons of Chebrom; Eliel the chief, and his brethren eighty. [10] Of the sons of Oziel; Aminadab the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twelve.

  [11] And David called Sadoc and Abiathar the priests, and the Levites, Uriel, Asaia, and Joel, and Semaia, and Eliel, and Aminadab, [12] and said to them, Ye are the heads of the families of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, and ye shall carry up the ark of the God of Israel, to the place which I have prepared for it. [13] For because ye were not ready at the first, our God made a breach upon us, because we sought him not according to the ordinance. [14] So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves, to bring up the ark of the God of Israel. [15] And the sons of the Levites took the ark of God, (as Moses commanded by the word of God according to the scripture) upon their shoulders with staves.

  [16] And David said to the chiefs of the Levites, Set your brethren the singers with musical instruments, lutes, harps, and cymbals, to sound aloud with a voice of joy. [17] So the Levites appointed Æman the son of Joel; Asaph the son of Barachias was one of his brethren; and Æthan the son of Kisaeus was of the sons of Merari their brethren; [18] and with them their brethren of the second rank, Zacharias, and Oziel, and Semiramoth, and Jeiel, and Elioel, and Eliab, and Banaia, and Maasaia, and Matthathia, and Eliphena, and Makellia, and Abdedom, and Jeiel, and Ozias, the porters. [19] And the singers, Æman, Asaph, and Æthan, with brazen cymbals to make a sound to be heard. [20] Zacharias, and Oziel, Semiramoth, Jeiel, Oni, Eliab, Maasaeas, Banaeas, with lutes, on alaemoth. [21] And Mattathias, and Eliphalu, and Makenia, and Abdedom, and Jeiel, and Ozias, with harps of Amasenith, to make a loud noise.

  [22] And Chonenia chief of the Levites was master of the bands, because he was skilful. [23] And Barachia and Elcana were door-keepers of the ark. [24] And Somnia, and Josaphat, and Nathanael, and Amasai, and Zacharia, and Banaea, and Eliezer, the priests, were sounding with trumpets before the ark of God: and Abdedom and Jeia were door-keepers of the ark of God.

  [25] So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains of thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant from the house of Abdedom with gladness. [26] And it came to pass when God strengthened the Levites bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord, that they sacrificed seven calves and seven rams. [27] And David was girt with a fine linen robe, and all the Levites who were bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the singers, and Chonenias the master of the band of singers; also upon David there was a robe of fine linen. [28] And all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of a horn, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, playing loudly on lutes and harps. [29] And the ark of the covenant of the Lord arrived, and came to the city of David; and Melchol the daughter of Saul looked down through the window, and saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.

  Chapter 16

  [1] So they brought in the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tabernacle which David pitched for it; and they offered whole-burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before God. [2] And David finished offering up whole-burnt-offerings and peace-offerings, and blessed the people in the name of the Lord. [3] And he divided to every man of Israel (both men and women), to every man one baker’s loaf, and a cake. [4] And he appointed before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, Levites to minister and lift up the voice, and to give thanks and praise the Lord God of Israel: [5] Asaph was the chief, and next to him Zacharias, Jeiel, Semiramoth, and Jeiel, Mattathias, Eliab, and Banaeas, and Abdedom: and Jeiel sounding with musical instruments, lutes and harps, and Asaph with cymbals: [6] and Banaeas and Oziel the priests sounding continually with trumpets before the ark of the covenant of God in that day.

  [7] Then David first gave orders to praise the Lord by the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

  [8] Song. Give thanks to the Lord, call upon him by his name, make known his designs among the people. [9] Sing songs to him, and sing hymns to him, relate to all people his wonderful deeds, which the Lord has wrought. [10] Praise his holy name, the heart that seeks his pleasure shall rejoice. [11] Seek the Lord and be strong, seek his face continually. [12] Remember his wonderful works which he has wrought, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; [13] ye seed of Israel his servants, ye seed of Jacob his chosen ones. [14] He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. [15] Let us remember his covenant for ever, his word which he commanded to a thousand generations, [16] which he covenanted with Abraham, and his oath sworn to Isaac. [17] He confirmed it to Jacob for an ordinance, to Israel as an everlasting covenant, [18] saying, To thee will I give the land of Chanaan, the line of your inheritance: [19] when they were few in number, when they were but little, and dwelt as strangers in it; [20] and went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people. [21] He suffered not a man to oppress them, and he reproved kings for their sakes, [22] saying, Touch not my anointed ones, and deal not wrongfully with my prophets.

  [23] Sing ye to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation from day to day. [24] Declare among the nations his glory, his wondrous deeds among all peoples. [25] For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. [26] For all the gods of the nations are idols; but our God made the heavens. [27] Glory and praise are in his presence; strength and rejoicing are in his place. [28] Give to the Lord, ye families of the nations, give to the Lord glory and strength. [29] Give to the Lord the glory belonging to his name: take gifts and offer them before him; and worship the Lord in his holy courts. [30] Let the whole earth fear before him; let the earth be established, and not be moved. [31] Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth exult; and let them say among the nations, The Lord reigns. [32] The sea with its fullness shall resound and the tree of the field, and all things in it. [33] Then shall the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord, for he is come to judge the earth. [34] Give thanks to the Lord, for it is good, for his mercy is for ever. [35] And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us, and rescue us from among the heathen, that we may praise thy holy name, and glory in thy praises. [36] Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting and to everlasting:

  And all the people shall say, Amen. So they praised the Lord.

  [37] And they left there Asaph and his brethren before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to minister before the ark continually, according to the service of each day: from day to day. [38] And Abdedom and his brethren were sixty and eight; and Abdedom the son of Idithun, and Osa, were to be door-keepers. [39] And they appointed Sadoc the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place in Gabaon, [40] to offer up whole-burnt-o
fferings continually morning and evening, and according to all things written in the law of the Lord, which he commanded the children of Israel by Moses the servant of God. [41] And with him were Æman and Idithun, and the rest chosen out by name to praise the Lord, for his mercy endures for ever. [42] And with them there were trumpets and cymbals to sound aloud, and musical instruments for the songs of God: and the sons of Idithun were at the gate.

  [43] And all the people went every one to his home: and David returned to bless his house.

  Chapter 17

  [1] And it came to pass as David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under curtains of skins.

  [2] And Nathan said to David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee. [3] And it came to pass in that night, that the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying, [4] Go and say to David my servant, Thus said the Lord, Thou shalt not build me a house for me to dwell in it. [5] For I have not dwelt in a house from the day that I brought up Israel until this day, but I have been in a tabernacle and a tent, [6] in all places through which I have gone with all Israel: did I ever speak to any one tribe of Israel whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why is it that ye have not built me a house of cedar? [7] And now thus shalt thou say to my servant David, Thus saith the Lord Almighty, I took thee from the sheepfold, from following the flocks, to be a ruler over my people Israel: [8] and I was with thee in all places whither thou wentest, and I destroyed all thine enemies from before thee, and I made for thee a name according to the name of the great ones that are upon the earth. [9] And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and I will plant him, and he shall dwell by himself, and shall no longer be anxious; and the son of iniquity shall no longer afflict him, as at the beginning, [10] and from the days when I appointed judges over my people Israel. Also I have humbled all thine enemies, and I will increase thee, and the Lord will build thee a house. [11] And it shall come to pass when thy days shall be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. [12] He shall build me a house, and I will set up his throne for ever. [13] I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son: and my mercy will I not withdraw from him, as I withdrew it from them that were before thee. [14] And I will establish him in my house and in his kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be set up for ever.