“All these, being men of war who could draw up in battle formation, came to Hebron with a perfect heart to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one mind to make David king.” (v.38)
Chapter 12 gives us a list of all the men of war who came to David from all over Israel to pledge themselves to him in defense of his kingdom. The numbers of men and divisions equipped for war the Bible likens to, “the army of God” (v.22). These were men of valor (v.30), stouthearted men who could keep ranks (v.33), armed for battle with every kind of weapon of war (v.37), and were of one mind (v.38).
Oh that every man of God would learn to keep rank, shoulder to shoulder, in step with our brethren and with an undivided heart. That the church would center around the Son of David, Jesus Christ, and not fracture over infighting, pride or individual differences.
The Truth
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)
