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 David’s warriors:

Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the officers. He wielded his spear against 800 men that he killed at one time.

Strengthened themselves with

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these warriors, lined up in battle formation, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. All the rest of Israel was also of one mind to make David king.
2 Samuel 3:17
Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: “In the past you wanted David to be king over you.

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