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36 The tribe of Asher supplied 40,000 experienced, battle-ready troops.

37 The tribes of Reuben and Gad, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh east of[a] the Jordan supplied 120,000 men armed with every kind of war weapon.

38 All these warriors arrived in battle order at Hebron, fully intending to establish David as king over all Israel. Furthermore, all of the rest of Israel were united in their intent to make David king.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 12:37 Lit. Manasseh beyond

36 from Asher, experienced soldiers prepared for battle—40,000;

37 and from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, armed with every type of weapon—120,000.

38 All these were fighting men who volunteered to serve in the ranks. They came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel.(A) All the rest of the Israelites were also of one mind to make David king.

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