In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 12, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In 1 Chronicles 12 even before David is king of Judah, men are leaving the tribe of Benjamin, even while David is hiding from Saul. When we are persecuted for our faith, it is a witness to the Lord, and just as David drew people to his way during his persecution, so can we. In fact this is often the easiest time to be a witness because we don’t have to say much, simply forgive those who oppress and do our best to love in return. Our actions speak louder than any word.

Not only did valiant men of Benjamin join David, now we are given a list of valiant men from Gad, and also from Manasseh, both from across the Jordan. Even men of Simeon and some of Ephraim join David.

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