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and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from the town of Gedor.

The Gadites

Part of the tribe of Gad joined David at his fortress in the desert. They were brave soldiers trained for war and skilled with the shield and spear. They looked as fierce as lions, and they could run as fast as gazelles through the mountains.

Ezer was the leader of the army from the tribe of Gad. Obadiah was the second in command. Eliab was the third in command.

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and Joelah and Zebadiah the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.(A)

Some Gadites(B) defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear. Their faces were the faces of lions,(C) and they were as swift as gazelles(D) in the mountains.

Ezer was the chief,

Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,

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