The captains ... - Such an organization had probably been established generally throughout the tribes before the time of David, but David se…

And David consulted. — This consultation took place some time after the coronation at Hebron (compare 2 Samuel 6:1). <…

And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader. And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If …

And David consulted with the captains of thousands,
and hundreds, and with every leader . …

David did not say, "What magnificent thing shall I do now?" or, "What pleasant thing?" but, "What pious thing?" so that he might have the comfort a…