Therefore I counsel that all Israel in general be gathered to you, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that you go to battle in your own person.
For the king said to Joab the captain of the army, which was with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, and number the people, that I may know the number of the people.
And Abner said to David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make an alliance with you, and that you may reign over all that your heart desires. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.