He increased the army, brought in hired troops from other regions who were loyal to him alone (2 Samuel 15:19-22) and turned over the direct leadership of his armies to a commander-in-chief, Joab. Under David, Israel also became more aggressive in its offensive military policies, absorbing neighboring states like Ammon (2 Samuel 11:1; 1 Chronicles 20:1-3).
Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni David, lalong naging agresibo ang Israel sa opensiba nito at sa mga polisiya sa sandatahang lakas at sa pagsama sa mga kalapit na estado gaya ng Amon (2 Samuel 11:1; 1 Cronica 20:1-3).