²¹ All these men of Manasseh were ·brave soldiers [^Lmighty men of valor], and they helped David fight against ·groups of men who went around the country robbing people [raiding bands]. These soldiers became ·commanders [captains] in David’s army. ²² Every day more men ·joined [came to help] David, and his army became ·large [great], like the army of God.

Others Join David at Hebron

²³ These are the numbers of the soldiers ·ready [armed] for battle who ·joined [came to] David at Hebron. They came to help turn the kingdom of Saul over to David, ·just as the Lord had said [^Laccording to the word of the Lord].