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Hardly a day went by without men showing up to help - it wasn't long before his band seemed as large as God's own army!
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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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from Judah, carrying shield and spear, 6,800 battle-ready;
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