1. Armed men came to David (23-37)

After the death of Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, while David was king of Judah at Hebron, numbers of armed men, from every tribe, came to David to turn Saul's kingdom over to him. This included the priests and line of Aaron, 200 chiefs of Issachar who understood the times and knew what Israel should do, as well as tens of thousands of well-armed soldiers, equipped and trained for battle, from every tribe of Israel, to help David with undivided loyalty.

2. All Israel was of one mind (38-40)

These men came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. They represented all Israel, who was of one mind, not only in thought, but in action, to support David's kingdom. They provided provisions for David and his armies, not out of duty, but joyfully and willingly. David was clearly a man after God's own heart, and their unity came from acknowledging God's hand over them. When the righteous rule, the people rejoice!