Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

The chief

Strengthened themselves with

Bible References

The chief

2 Samuel 23:8
These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, the same was Adino the Eznite, against eight hundred slain at one time.

Strengthened themselves with

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these being men of war, who could order the battle array, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.
2 Samuel 3:17
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you.