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from Benjamin, Saul's family, 3,000, most of whom had stuck it out with Saul until now;
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from Ephraim, 20,800, fierce fighters and famous in their hometowns;
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from the half-tribe of Manasseh, 18,000 elected to come and make David king;
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from Issachar, men who understood both the times and Israel's duties, 200 leaders with their families;
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from Zebulun, 50,000 well-equipped veteran warriors, unswervingly loyal;
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