KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces a list of warriors who came to support David becoming king, fulfilling God's promise to replace Saul.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after King Saul's death when David was establishing his rule over all Israel from his capital in Hebron. Various tribes and military units were choosing sides, and many recognized that God had chosen David to be the next king. The 'word of the LORD' refers to God's earlier promise through the prophet Samuel that David would replace Saul as king.
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