21 And they helped David against [a]that band: for they were all valiant men, and were captains in the host.

22 For at that time day by day, there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of [b]God.

23 And these are the numbers of the captains that were armed to battle, and came to David to Hebron to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 12:21 To wit, of the Amalekites which had burned the city Ziklag, 1 Sam. 30:1,9.
  2. 1 Chronicles 12:22 Meaning, mighty or strong: for the Hebrews say a thing is of God, when it is excellent.

21 They helped David against raiding bands, for all of them were brave warriors, and they were commanders in his army. 22 Day after day men came to help David, until he had a great army, like the army of God.[a]

Others Join David at Hebron

23 These are the numbers of the men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron(A) to turn(B) Saul’s kingdom over to him, as the Lord had said:(C)

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  1. 1 Chronicles 12:22 Or a great and mighty army