39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.
39 The men spent three days there with David, eating and drinking, for their families had supplied provisions for them.
39 And they were there with David for three days, eating and drinking, for their brothers had made preparation for them.
39 They were with David for three days of feasting celebration, with food and drink supplied by their families.
39 And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had prepared for them.
39 They feasted and drank with David for three days, for preparations had been made by their relatives for their arrival.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:39
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:23-40
(Read 1 Chronicles 12:23-40)
When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days, but for the whole life, and for eternity. Happy are those who wisely perceive it to be their duty and interest, to submit to the Saviour Jesus Christ, the Son of David; who renounce for his sake all that is not consistent; whose earnest endeavours to do good are directed by the wisdom that God giveth, through acquaintance with his word, experience, and observation. If any man lack this wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.