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Joelah, and Zebadiah (son of Jeroham of Gedor).

All of these Benjaminites recognize David as king, even over their fellow tribesman, Saul.

While David was positioned in his wilderness stronghold, mighty Gadite warriors joined him in battle. They fought in wars with spears and shields, with the ferocity of lions and the speed and agility of gazelles. Their chief was Ezer, then Obadiah, Eliab the third,

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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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