David ordered all the officials of Israel to support his son Solomon.

At that time King Ahaz asked the king of Assyria for help.

Then King Horam of Gezer came up to help Lachish, but Joshua struck down him and his army until no survivors remained.

The Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, but David killed 22,000 of the Arameans.

all will be put to shame because of a nation that cannot help them, who cannot give them aid or help, but only shame and disgrace.”

the prophet Jehu son of Hanani confronted him; he said to King Jehoshaphat, “Is it right to help the wicked and be an ally of those who oppose the Lord? Because you have done this the Lord is angry with you!

They commanded an army of 307,500 skilled and able warriors who were ready to defend the king against his enemies.