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1 Chronicles 11:10
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler introduces a roster of David’s elite warriors immediately after noting David’s increasing prominence and the Lord’s presence with him. This transition marks the shift from David’s rise to the military support that secured his reign.
The words — The Hebrew phrase רָאשֵׁי הַגְּבֹרִים (raShei ha-gvOrim) literally names the "chiefs of the mighty men," while הַמִּתְחַזְּקִים (ha-mitchaZeKim) describes them as those who "held strongly" or bolstered David’s kingdom alongside all Israel.
The thread — The chronicler parallels this roster with the list of David’s mighty men found in 2 Samuel 23:8, while the broader narrative of David’s establishment connects to the covenant at Hebron in 1 Chronicles 11:3 and the initial anointing in 1 Samuel 16:1.
Why it lands — The text records that these leaders, together with all Israel, actively fortified David’s reign in fulfillment of the Lord’s word concerning Israel. The passage demands recognition that human military support operates under and advances divine purpose.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.
Cross-references
- 2 Samuel 23:8 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
- 1 Chronicles 11:3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.
- 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”
- 1 Samuel 16:12 So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”
- 2 Samuel 3:17 Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.
- 2 Samuel 3:21 Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once, and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.” So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.
- 1 Chronicles 12:38 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.