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23 Here are the statistics on the battle-seasoned warriors who came down from the north to David at Hebron to hand over Saul's kingdom, in accord with God's word:
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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:
24 from Judah, carrying shield and spear, 6,800 battle-ready;
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from Judah, carrying shield and spear—6,800 armed for battle;
25 from Simeon, 7,100 stalwart fighters;
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from Simeon, warriors ready for battle—7,100;
26 from Levi, 4,600,
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from Levi—4,600,
27 which included Jehoiada leader of the family of Aaron, bringing 3,700 men
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including Jehoiada, leader of the family of Aaron, with 3,700 men,
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