Of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king.
      II. The Levites themselves, and the priests (called here the Aaronites), appeared very hearty in this cause, and were ready, if there were occasion, to fight for David, as well as pray for him, because they knew he was called of God to the government, 1 Chronicles 12:26-28; 1 Chronicles 12:26-28.