20. Here is a list of the men from Manasseh who defected to David as he was returning to Ziklag: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai. Each commanded 1,000 troops from the tribe of Manasseh.
21. They helped David chase down bands of raiders, for they were all brave and able warriors who became commanders in his army.
22. Day after day more men joined David until he had a great army, like the army of God.
23. These are the numbers of armed warriors who joined David at Hebron. They were all eager to see David become king instead of Saul, just as the lord had promised.
24. From the tribe of Judah, there were 6,800 warriors armed with shields and spears.