In 1 Chronicles 12, the verses are listing the names of mighty warriors who joined David's army while he was still in hiding from Saul. The phrase "Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh" simply means:
Attai was the sixth warrior listed from that particular group of soldiers.
Eliel was the seventh warrior listed from that same group.
It's a simple enumeration, indicating the order in which these warriors were recorded as joining David. It doesn't necessarily mean they were literally the sixth and seventh people to join David's entire army, but rather their position in the list being presented. The entire chapter is a detailed record of various groups and individuals who came to David's aid, each section often listing warriors by name.
In 1 Chronicles 12, the verses are listing the names of mighty warriors who joined David's army while he was still in hiding from Saul. The phrase "Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh" simply means:
Attai was the sixth warrior listed from that particular group of soldiers.
Eliel was the seventh warrior listed from that same group.
It's a simple enumeration, indicating the order in which these warriors were recorded as joining David. It doesn't necessarily mean they were literally the sixth and seventh people to join David's entire army, but rather their position in the list being presented. The entire chapter is a detailed record of various groups and individuals who came to David's aid, each section often listing warriors by name.
