3-7. They were under the command of Ahiezer and Joash, sons of Shemaah, from Gibeah.These were the soldiers:Jeziel and Pelet, sons of AzmavethBeracah and Jehu from AnathothIshmaiah from Gibeon, a famous soldier and one of the leaders of “The Thirty”Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johannan, and Jozabad, from GederahEluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah, from HariphElkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, of the clan of KorahJoelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham, from Gedor
8. These are the names of the famous, experienced soldiers from the tribe of Gad who joined David's troops when he was at the desert fort. They were experts with shields and spears, as fierce-looking as lions and as quick as mountain deer.
38. All these soldiers, ready for battle, went to Hebron, determined to make David king over all Israel. All the rest of the people of Israel were united in the same purpose.
39. They spent three days there with David, feasting on the food and drink which other Israelites had prepared for them.
40. From as far away as the northern tribes of Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali, people came bringing donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen loaded with food — flour, figs, raisins, wine, and olive oil. They also brought cattle and sheep to kill and eat. All this was an expression of the joy that was felt throughout the whole country.