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Support for making David king started before Saul's death. When Saul was king and David was on the run, warriors joined David, forming a large group from various tribes across Israel. Even Saul's relatives left him to support David as king (1 Chronicles 12:2). David wisely assessed these deserters (1 Chronicles 12:17) to ensure they were not spies for Saul. Before David was officially anointed at Hebron, the people's wishes aligned with God's will for David to become king.
People
Azarel: One of the Danite warriors who joined David at Ziklag Elkanah: A Korahite who joined David at Ziklag Isshiah: Korahite warrior who joined David at Ziklag Jashobeam: Korahite who joined David at Ziklag Joezer: A Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants
Glossary
Azarel Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Elkanah Genealogy Isshiah Jashobeam Jesiah Joezer Korhite
Topics
Azareel: An Aaronite of the Family of Korah David: King of Israel: The List of Men Who Join Him Elkanah: A Levite Who Joined David at Ziklag Jashobeam: A Korhite Levite Jesiah: A Disaffected Israelite Who Joined David at Ziklag Joezer: A Korhite, Who Joined David at Ziklag Tribe of Benjamin: some of, Assisted David