21. They helped David against raiding bands, for all of them were brave warriors, and they were commanders in his army.
22. Day after day men came to help David, until he had a great army, like the army of God.
23. 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 armed for battle;
25. from Simeon, warriors ready for battle – 7,100;