11:6 Chief - Before this he was one of David's chief captains: but now he is made captain - general of all the forces of Israel and Judah.
11:1-9 David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to the Lord.
