At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.
David's greatness rests not on his hosts but on the Lord of hosts. These mighty men strengthened him, yes, but God inclined their hearts to him; in serving David's kingdom they secured their own interest, for what we do to uphold Christ's kingdom we gain by eternally.
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Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
These chiefs held strongly with David to make him king. The historian names them here deliberately, right after David's election and Jerusalem's conquest, to show us that his rise depended on their loyalty and martial skill.
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Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
These three are not the famous three named before, but heroes of the second rank whose names are lost. When David saw them risk their lives to bring him water from a besieged well, he refused to drink it, for he would not swallow the very souls and blood of men who purchased that cup with their lives.
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Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:15-19