29. The men from Benjamin were Saul's relatives. Most of them had remained faithful to Saul's family until that time. The total number of them was 3,000.
30. The men from Ephraim were brave fighting men. They were famous in their own family groups. The total number of them was 20,800.
31. The men from half of the tribe of Manasseh had been chosen by name to come and make David king. The total number of them was 18,000.