דברי הימים א, פרק י״ב, פסוק כ״א

As David travels back from a military campaign to his home base in Ziklag, a significant shift in alliances takes place. During this return journey, seven key figures from the tribe of Manasseh make the decision to defect and join his growing camp.

These new arrivals bring considerable strength to David's forces. The primary approach among commentators is that these individuals were not ordinary soldiers, but rather senior military officials. Each man held a high-ranking position, serving as a commander with direct authority over a thousand troops.