And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.
These are the numbers of the armed military groups that came to David at Hebron, ready for battle, to transfer Saul's kingdom to him, just as the LORD had promised.
This verse introduces a list of warriors who came to support David becoming king, fulfilling God's promise to replace Saul.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse describes events after King Saul's death, when David had been anointed as king over Judah in Hebron, as recorded in the books of Samuel. Various armed groups from different Israelite tribes gathered to support David, fulfilling God's earlier promise through the prophet Samuel that David would succeed Saul and unite the nation. This assembly highlights the tribal loyalties and military preparations that were essential in ancient Israel for establishing rightful leadership under divine guidance.
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