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1 Chronicles 12:23

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¶ And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the Lord.
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  1. 1 Chronicles 11:10Rank 1 from verse 23
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    10¶ 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.

  2. 2 Samuel 2:3–4Rank 2 from verse 23
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    3And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

    4And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabesh-gilead were they that buried Saul.

  3. 1 Samuel 16:1Rank 3 from verse 23
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    1AND the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

  4. 1 Samuel 16:3Rank 4 from verse 23
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    3And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

  5. Psalms 89:19–20Rank 5 from verse 23
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    19Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

    20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

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1 Chronicles 12:23

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bands

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1. Groups or companies, especially of soldiers or raiders. 2. Bonds, cords, restraints, or ties that bind or join.

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ready

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Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.

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war

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Sense 1: Armed conflict. Sense 2: As a verb, to fight or contend.

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turn

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Sense 1: To change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change. Sense 2: One’s time or occasion in an order or succession.

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

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22For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.

23¶ And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the Lord.

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24The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war.

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