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 be the names of the mighty men that were about David: Josheb of Shebeth the Tahchemonite, first of three, otherwise called Adino the Eznite, which slew eight hundred at one time.

Strengthened themselves with

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these, being men of war able to order the array, came to Hebron with pure heart, to make David king upon all Israel. And thereto all the rest of Israel was of one accord to make David king.
2 Samuel 3:17
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "Ye have long gone about that David should be king over you.