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These are the numbers of the heads of those who were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of Yahweh.

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God's Promise Fulfilled

Commentators emphasize that the gathering of tribes at Hebron was not a mere political event, but the direct fulfillment of God's promise. The phrase 'according to the word of the Lord' links this moment back to the prophecy given through Samuel, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His chosen king.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 12:23

18th Century

Theologian

Rather, "These are the numbers of the men, equipped for war, who came to David, etc."

In the list that follows, points such as these cast do…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:23

19th Century

Bishop

II. THE NUMBER OF THE WARRIORS WHO MADE DAVID KING IN HEBRON AFTER SAUL’S DEATH (1 Chronicles 12:23–40).

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:23

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 23-37. And these are the numbers of the bands that were
ready armed to the war
Tha…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 12:23–40

17th Century

Minister

When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days…