The chiefs of David’s mighty warriors and the whole community of Israel helped David greatly. They helped him become king over the entire land. That’s exactly what the Lord had promised him.

以下记录跟随大卫勇士的首领，就是奋勇帮助他得国、照着耶和华吩咐以色列人的话、与以色列人一同立他作王的。

以下是跟随大卫勇士的领袖；他们奋勇帮助他得到国度，并照着耶和华吩咐以色列的话，与以色列众人一同立他作王。

以下是跟随大卫勇士的领袖；他们奋勇帮助他得到国度，并照着耶和华吩咐以色列的话，与以色列众人一同立他作王。

以下是大卫手下众勇士的统领，他们和以色列百姓竭力拥护大卫做王，正如耶和华对以色列的应许。

以下这些人是大卫众勇士的首领，就是全力帮助他得国的，又与以色列人照着耶和华对以色列人所说的话一同立他作王。

以下記錄跟隨大衛勇士的首領，就是奮勇幫助他得國、照着耶和華吩咐以色列人的話、與以色列人一同立他作王的。

以下是跟隨大衛勇士的領袖；他們奮勇幫助他得到國度，並照着耶和華吩咐以色列的話，與以色列眾人一同立他作王。

以下是跟隨大衛勇士的領袖；他們奮勇幫助他得到國度，並照着耶和華吩咐以色列的話，與以色列眾人一同立他作王。

以下是大衛手下眾勇士的統領，他們和以色列百姓竭力擁護大衛做王，正如耶和華對以色列的應許。

以下這些人是大衛眾勇士的首領，就是全力幫助他得國的，又與以色列人照著耶和華對以色列人所說的話一同立他作王。

以下這些人是大衛勇士的首領，是在他建國的事上極力擁護他的，又是和以色列眾人一同立他為王、照永恆主所說關於以色列人的話的。

從大衛之勇士、為首者有力於其國、與以色列眾立之為王、循耶和華諭以色列之命、

大闢所轄之傑士、與以色列族眾、鞏固其國、立之為王、循耶和華所諭以色列族之命、

以下記從大衛之勇士最著者、皆助之得國、偕以色列眾立之為王、循主諭以色列之命、

These were the chiefs of David’s mighty warriors— they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the Lord had promised—

Now these are the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

These are the leaders of David’s mighty warriors. Together with all Israel, they decided to make David their king, just as the Lord had promised concerning Israel.

The following were the chiefs of David’s warriors who, together with all Israel, strongly supported him in his reign to make him king according to the LORD’s word about Israel.

Now these are the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who remained faithful to him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, in accordance with the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

Now these were the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

Now these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who showed themselves strong with him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of Jehovah concerning Israel.

The following were the chiefs of David’s warriors who, together with all Israel, strongly supported him in his reign to make him king according to the Lord’s word about Israel.

These also[ are] the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom,[ and] with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

These were the leaders of David’s warriors who helped establish and stabilize his rule over all Israel, in accordance with the LORD’s word.

Now these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who showed themselves strong with him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to Yahweh’s word concerning Israel.

All the elders of Israel came to see King David at Hebron. There he made a covenant with them in front of the Lord. They anointed David as king over Israel. It happened just as the Lord had promised through Samuel.

The Lord said to Samuel,“ How long will you be filled with sorrow because of Saul? I have refused to have him as king over Israel. Fill your animal horn with olive oil and go on your way. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

So Jesse sent for his son and had him brought in. He looked very healthy. He had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said,“ Get up and anoint him. This is the one.”So Samuel got the animal horn that was filled with olive oil. He anointed David in front of his brothers. From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David. Samuel went back to Ramah.The Spirit of the Lord had left Saul. And an evil spirit sent by the Lord terrified him.

All these fighting men offered to serve in the army. Before they came to Hebron, they had agreed completely to make David king over all the Israelites. All the rest of the people also agreed to make David king.

Abner talked with the elders of Israel. He said,“ For some time you have wanted to make David your king.Now do it! The Lord made a promise to David. He said,‘ I will rescue my people Israel from the power of the Philistines. I will also rescue them from all their enemies. I will rescue them through my servant David.’ ”

Then Abner said to David,“ Let me go right now. I’ll gather together all the Israelites for you. After all, you are now my king and master. The people can make a covenant with you. Then you can rule over everyone you want to.” So David sent Abner away. And he went in peace.

Here are the names of David’s mighty warriors. Josheb- Basshebeth was chief of the three mighty warriors. He was a Tahkemonite. He used his spear against 800 men. He killed all of them at one time.Next to him was Eleazar. He was one of the three mighty warriors. He was the son of Dodai, the Ahohite. Eleazar was with David at Pas Dammim. That’s where Israel’s army made fun of the Philistines who were gathered there for battle. Then the Israelites pulled back.But Eleazar stayed right where he was. He struck down the Philistines until his hand grew tired. But he still held on to his sword. The Lord helped him win a great battle that day. The troops returned to Eleazar. They came back to him only to take what they wanted from the dead bodies.Next to him was Shammah, the son of Agee. Shammah was a Hararite. The Philistines gathered together at a place where there was a field full of lentils. Israel’s troops ran away from the Philistines.But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He didn’t let the Philistines capture it. He struck them down. The Lord helped him win a great battle.David was at the cave of Adullam. During harvest time, three of the 30 chief warriors came down to him there. A group of Philistines was camped in the Valley of Rephaim.At that time David was in his usual place of safety. Some Philistine troops were stationed at Bethlehem.David longed for a drink of water. He said,“ I wish someone would get me water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem.”So the three mighty warriors fought their way past the Philistine guards. They got some water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem. They took the water back to David. But David refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as a drink offering to the Lord.“ Lord, I would never drink that water!” David said.“ It stands for the blood of these men. They put their lives in danger by going to Bethlehem to get it.” So David wouldn’t drink it. Those were some of the brave things the three mighty warriors did.Abishai was chief over the three mighty warriors. He was the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah. He used his spear against 300 men. He killed all of them. So he became as famous as the three mighty warriors were.In fact, he was even more honored than the three mighty warriors. He became their commander. But he wasn’t included among them.Benaiah was a great hero from Kabzeel. He was the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah did many brave things. He struck down two of Moab’s best warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day. He killed a lion there.And he struck down a huge Egyptian. The Egyptian was holding a spear. Benaiah went out to fight against him with a club. He grabbed the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand. Then he killed him with it.Those were some of the brave things Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, did. He too was as famous as the three mighty warriors were.He was honored more than any of the thirty chief warriors. But he wasn’t included among the three mighty warriors. David put him in charge of his own personal guards.Here is a list of David’s men who were among the thirty chief warriors. Asahel, the brother of Joab Elhanan, the son of Dodo, from BethlehemShammah, the Harodite Elika, the HaroditeHelez, the Paltite Ira, the son of Ikkesh, from TekoaAbiezer from Anathoth Sibbekai, the HushathiteZalmon, the Ahohite Maharai from NetophahHeled, the son of Baanah, from Netophah Ithai, the son of Ribai, from Gibeah in BenjaminBenaiah from Pirathon Hiddai from the valleys of GaashAbi- Albon, the Arbathite Azmaveth, the BarhumiteEliahba, the Shaalbonite the sons of Jashen Jonathan,the son of Shammah, the Hararite Ahiam, the son of Sharar, the HarariteEliphelet, the son of Ahasbai, the Maakathite Eliam, the son of Ahithophel, from GilohHezro from Carmel Paarai, the ArbiteIgal, the son of Nathan, from Zobah the son of HagriZelek from Ammon Naharai from Beeroth, who carried the armor of Joab, the son of ZeruiahIra, the Ithrite Gareb, the Ithriteand Uriah, the Hittite The total number of men was 37.