* A.M. 2949-2989.  B.C. 1055-1015.  An. Ex. Is. 436-476.  the
   chief.
   The valiant men who assisted David in his advancement, and
   helped to establish him in his authority, were those, in all
   likelihood, that had accompanied him during his persecution by
   Saul.

  2Sa 23:8 
 * strengthened themselves with.  or, held strongly with.  to
   make.
  12:38  2Sa 3:17,18,21 
 * according.
  1Sa 16:1,12-14