30. From Ephraim’s descendants there were 20,800 warriors who were famous among their families.
31. From half of the tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to make David king.
32. From Issachar’s descendants there were 200 leaders who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. Their relatives were under their command.
33. From Zebulun there were 50,000 experienced soldiers. They were equipped for battle with every kind of weapon. Their loyalty was unquestioned.
34. From Naphtali there were 1,000 commanders. With them were 37,000 who fought with shields and spears.
35. From Dan there were 28,600 ready for battle.
36. From Asher there were 40,000 experienced soldiers ready for battle.
37. From the east side of the Jordan River, from Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, there were 120,000 soldiers ready to fight with all kinds of weapons.
38. All of these soldiers, who were prepared for battle, came with a single purpose to Hebron—to make David king of all Israel. The rest of Israel also had agreed to make David king.
39. They ate and drank with David for three days because their relatives ⌊in Judah⌋ had provided enough for them.
40. Also, their neighbors as far as the territories of Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali brought food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen. There was plenty of flour, fig cakes, raisins, wine, olive oil, cattle, and sheep, because Israel was celebrating.