The parallel account for this passage is in 1 Chronicles 11, where it appears in immediate connection with David’s accession to the throne of Israe…

These be the names. —Here, in the summary at the close of David’s reign, a list of his chief heroes is very naturally pro…

These [are] the names of the mighty men whom David had
Besides Joab his general, who is not mentioned; for these wer…

David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; he had often refreshed …