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 warriors who [were] David's: Josheb-Basshebeth a Tahkemonite [was] chief of three officers; first Adino, whose spear [was] against eight hundred slain on one occurrence.
Strengthened themselves with
1 Chronicles 12:38
All these [were] men of war arrayed in battle line {with a whole heart}. They came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel. Likewise, all the rest of Israel [had] one heart to make David king.
2 Samuel 3:17
The word of Abner {came to} the elders of Israel, saying, "{For quite some time} you were seeking David as king over you.