21. They helped David fight against bad men who were going around the country and stealing things from people. All these men of Manasseh were brave soldiers. They became leaders in David’s army.
22. More and more men came every day to help David. So he had a large and powerful army.
23. These are the numbers of the men who came to David at the town of Hebron. These men were ready for war. They came to give Saul’s kingdom to David. That is what the Lord said would happen. This is their number:
24. From the tribe of Judah there were 6800 men ready for war. They carried shields and spears.
25. From the tribe of Simeon there were 7100 men. They were brave soldiers ready for war.
26. From the tribe of Levi there were 4600 men.
27. Jehoiada was in that group. He was a leader from Aaron’s family. There were 3700 men with Jehoiada.