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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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19th Century
Anglican
Conclusion of the list of 1 Chronicles 12:23–37.
All these men of war. — Rather, All the above, being …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All these men of war that could keep rank Well disciplined men:
came with a perfect heart to Hebr…
Presbyterian
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…
