2 Samuel 18:4

New Century Version

The king said to his people, “I will do what you think is best.” So the king stood at the side of the gate as the army went out in groups of a hundred and a thousand.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:1

David counted his men and placed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.

2 Samuel 18:24

David was sitting between the inner and outer gates of the city. The watchman went up to the roof of the gate by the walls, and as he looked up, he saw a man running alone.

2 Samuel 18:5

The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Be gentle with young Absalom for my sake.” Everyone heard the king’s orders to the commanders about Absalom.

Isaiah 28:6

Then he will give wisdom to the judges who must decide cases and strength to those who battle at the city gate.

1 Samuel 29:2

The Philistine kings were marching with their groups of a hundred and a thousand men. David and his men were marching behind Achish.