1 Chronicles 12:11

Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,

1 Chronicles 12:11 (KJV)

Context

This verse appears in a list of warriors from the tribe of Gad who came to David at Ziklag. The list names them in order, and this verse gives the sixth and seventh names: Attai and Eliel. These men were part of a larger group described as mighty and valiant, ready for battle.

Meaning

The verse simply records two names in a sequence. Each name belongs to a real person who chose to support David. The name Eliel means “my God is God” or “God is God,” which shows the faith of the family that gave him this name. The name Attai also appears in the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2:35-36, but the Attai here is from Gad.

Biblical connections

The listing of these names shows that God values each individual. Even though these men are not mentioned again in Scripture, their names are preserved. This connects to the wider theme of God gathering people under His chosen leader, David, which points forward to Christ, who gathers His people from every tribe and nation.

Application

Believers can take comfort that faithful service, even when unnoticed by the world, is known and honored by God. Just as these warriors are remembered, God remembers those who serve His purposes. This encourages readers to be faithful in their own calling, knowing that their labor is not in vain.

Reflection

Reflect on the quiet faithfulness of these warriors. They are not famous, but they are recorded. Their example invites each reader to consider whether they are willing to stand with God’s anointed, even when the world does not notice.