As David gathered supporters, a careful record was kept of the mighty warriors who joined his ranks. This registry details their names, family lineages, hometowns, and military hierarchy. The primary leader of this arriving group was Ahiezer, who came alongside his brother Joash [מצודת דוד]. The presence of two leaders for a single unit was a practical matter of military organization. Because this specific group consisted of twenty-three men, it required two officers, each commanding ten soldiers, to properly direct them [מלבי״ם]. Both Ahiezer and Joash were the sons of Shemaah, and they originally came from Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin [ביאור שטיינזלץ].
The registry continues to name other capable fighters who allied themselves with David. Among them were Pelet and his brother Viziel, who were the sons of Azmaveth. They were joined by Beracah and Jehu, warriors who traveled from the city of Anathoth to pledge their support [ביאור שטיינזלץ].