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All these being men of war, who could order the battle array, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.

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A Nation of One Heart

Commentators emphasize the remarkable unity described in this verse. The phrases 'perfect heart' and 'one heart' signify a sincere, wholehearted, and unanimous decision by all of Israel—both the warriors who came to Hebron and those who remained home—to make David their king. This wasn't a political compromise but a unified national movement.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:38

19th Century

Bishop

Conclusion of the list of 1 Chronicles 12:23–37.

All these men of war. Rather, All the above, being …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:38

17th Century

Pastor

All these men of war that could keep rank
Well disciplined men:

came with a perfect heart to Hebr…

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…