Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war, armed with bows, using both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows with the bow. They were of Benjamin, Saul’s brethren. vv.1-2
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A dual reign is going on at this point in history over Israel. David is king at Hebron and Saul is king at Jerusalem. Men from every tribe of Israel that supported David left their land to become part of David's army. These weren't just uneducated, poor or deceived men that were looking for acceptance or provisions, these were mighty men that went against the norm knowing God's decision of David becoming king. There are even men from the tribe of Benjamin who were Saul's family that turned from Saul to follow David. These men are ambidextrous in hurling stones and shooting arrows, which is a very good trait in war.
We don't read of this account in Samuel, yet God saw fit and honorable to give record of the men's names who joined the king appointed by God even when he was in exile. Do you follow a leader because he or she's the most popular or do you follow them because for another reason? If so, what? Are you willing to follow a godly leader even if that means living away from your home or in hardships for a time (David was king in Hebron for seven years)? What qualities can you give to a leader to comfort, strengthen and assist him or her?
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