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 (warriors) whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth, a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, also called Adino the Eznite (spear) because of the eight hundred men killed [by him] at one time.
Strengthened themselves with
1 Chronicles 12:38
All these, being men of war arrayed in battle formation, came to Hebron with a perfect (committed) heart to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were also of one mind to make David king.
2 Samuel 3:17
Abner talked with the elders (tribal leaders) of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.