Thematic Bible: Were numbered and reviewed
Thematic Bible
the Armies of israel » Before going to war » Were numbered and reviewed
David called the troops that were with him. He appointed commanders in charge of regiments and battalions. David assigned a third of the troops under Joab's command. He put another third under Joab's brother Abishai son of Zeruiah. Then he placed the last third under Ittai from Gath. I am going into battle with you, the king said to the troops.
I will do what you think best, the king answered. Then he stood by the side of the gate as his men marched out in units of a thousand and of a hundred.
This was in addition to what came to him from the business of the traders, and from all the kings of the Arabians, and from the rulers of the country.
The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem and cedars like the sycamore-trees of the lowlands in number.