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The men from Benjamin were Saul's relatives. Most of them had remained faithful to Saul's family until that time. The total number of them was %"3,000.
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The men from Ephraim were brave fighting men. They were famous in their own family groups. The total number of them was 20,800.
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The men from half of the tribe of Manasseh had been chosen by name to come and make David king. The total number of them was 18,000.
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The men from Issachar understood what was going on at that time. They knew what Israel should do. The total number of their chiefs was 200. They came with all of their relatives who were under their command.
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The men from Zebulun knew how to fight well. That's because they had done it many times before. They were prepared for battle. They had every kind of weapon. They came to help David with their whole heart. The total number of them was 50,000.