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23 These are the numbers of armed warriors who joined David at Hebron. They were all eager to see David become king instead of Saul, just as the LORD had promised.
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23 These are the numbers of the men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul's kingdom over to him, as the LORD had said:
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24 From the tribe of Judah, there were 6,800 warriors armed with shields and spears.
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24 men of Judah, carrying shield and spear--6,800 armed for battle;
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25 From the tribe of Simeon, there were 7,100 warriors.
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25 men of Simeon, warriors ready for battle--7,100;
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26 From the tribe of Levi, there were 4,600 troops.
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26 men of Levi--4,600,
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27 This included Jehoiada, leader of the family of Aaron, who had 3,700 under his command.
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27 including Jehoiada, leader of the family of Aaron, with %"3,700 men,
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