I Chronicles 11-12

“For day by day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army like the army of God” (12:22).  Though an outlaw, David was famous for his bravery in battle (I Samuel 29:5) and honorable service to murderous King Saul.  His faith in God (12:18) inspired hundreds of “mighty men of valor” (v21) to be more than they could have been on their own.  And under David’s leadership, after Saul’s death, Israel was united “with a perfect heart” (v38).  As long as David followed God whole-heartedly, the kingdom followed him.

Briefly, Israel tasted the unity and peace of living under courageous, honorable, righteous leadership.