Some from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem.

From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

From the priests: Jedaiah; Jehoiarib; Jakin;

(But some of the priests mixed the spices.)

So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; one of his relatives, Asaph son of Berechiah; one of the descendants of Merari, Ethan son of Kushaiah;

From the descendants of Zerah: Jeuel. Their relatives numbered 690.

They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the Lord’s temple.

From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Hodaviah, son of Hassenuah;

From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah a descendant of Merari;

Some of the Kohathites, their relatives, were in charge of preparing the bread that is displayed each Sabbath.

From Dan there were 28,600 men prepared for battle.

From Benjamin, Saul’s tribe, there were 3,000, most of whom, up to that time, had been loyal to Saul.

From Ephraim there were 20,800 warriors, who had brought fame to their families.

Some of the Gadites joined David at the stronghold in the desert. They were warriors who were trained for battle; they carried shields and spears. They were as fierce as lions and could run as quickly as gazelles across the hills.

David said to the whole Israelite assembly, “If you so desire and the Lord our God approves, let’s spread the word to our brothers who remain in all the regions of Israel, and to the priests and Levites in their cities, so they may join us.

When the Ammonites realized that David was disgusted with them, Hanun and the Ammonites sent 1,000 talents of silver to hire chariots and charioteers from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maacah, and Zobah.