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; he was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time.
Strengthened themselves with
1 Chronicles 12:38
All these, men of war, arrayed in battle order, came to Hebron with full intent to make David king over all Israel. Likewise, all the rest of Israel were of a single mind to make David king.
2 Samuel 3:17
And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.