Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred. ¹ 

They crossed the Jordan River ¹  in the first month, ²  when it was overflowing its banks, and routed those living in all the valleys to the east and west. ³ 

Joining them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord. (For his loyal love endures!) ¹ 

Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those who live in Ge Harashim, who were craftsmen. ¹ 

Some of them were in charge of the articles used by those who served; they counted them when they brought them in and when they brought them out. ¹ 

All those selected to be gatekeepers at the entrances numbered 212. Their names were recorded in the genealogical records of their settlements. David and Samuel the prophet ¹  had appointed them to their positions. ² 

Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest. ¹ 

But a spirit ¹  empowered ²  Amasai, the leader of the thirty warriors, and he said: ³  “We are yours, O David! We support ⁴  you, O son of Jesse! May you greatly prosper! ⁵  May those who help you prosper! ⁶  Indeed ⁷  your God helps you!” So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands.

David did not count the males twenty years old and under, for the Lord had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky.

Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land. ¹ 

They were the potters who lived in Netaim and Gederah; they lived there and worked for the king. ¹ 

Heman and Jeduthun were in charge of the music, including the trumpets, cymbals, and the other musical instruments used in praising God. The sons of Jeduthun guarded the entrance. ¹ 

From Levi there were 4,600.

These were the descendants of Ehud who were leaders of the families living in Geba who were forced to move to Manahath:

Beriah, and Shema. They were leaders of the families living in Aijalon and chased out the inhabitants of Gath.

So Saul and his three sons died; his whole household ¹  died together.

From Simeon there were 7,100 warriors.

From Asher there were 40,000 warriors prepared for battle.

Also their neighbors, from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali, were bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen. There were large supplies of flour, fig cakes, raisins, wine, olive oil, beef, and lamb, ¹  for Israel was celebrating. ²