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I. THE CAUSE OF JOY.

1. United under one king.

2. A king chosen of God.

3. Universal loyalty to the chosen king.

II. THE MANIFESTATION OF JOY.

1. In unity of purpose.

2. In sincerity of feeling.

3. In social fellowship.

III. THE EXTENT OF THE JOY.

(J. Wolfendale.)

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KJV: All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.

WEB: All these being men of war, who could order the battle array, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.