Attributes of Good Soldiers

• Experience warriors (1 Chron. 12:2)
  • Practical insight and exposure to warfare
• Expert with shields & spears (12:8)
  • Expert with the shield of Faith & the spear of Prayer
• Fierce as lions (12:8)
  • Powerful, aggressive, violent, forceful, and not wimpy
• Swift as deer on the mountains (12:8)
  • Quick to listen, instantaneous in action, rapid response
• The weakest could lead 100 regular troops (12:14)
  • Superb leader perhaps a captain
• The strongest could lead 1000 regular troops (12:14)
  • Great leader perhaps a general
• Others were fully armed and prepared for battle and completely loyal to David (12:33)
  • State of readiness, faithful, true, and devoted
• The spirit came upon the leader of the 30 (12:18)
  • Filled with the Holy Spirit
• They were all brave and able warriors who became commanders in his army (12:21)
  • Lionhearted, courageous, and valiant
• They were all eager to see David become king (12:30)
  • Enthusiastic 
• Came with a single purpose of making David the king over all Israel
  • Focused
• All prepared for battle armed with shields and spears (12:35, 37)
  • In a state of readiness with faith and prayer
• Each was highly respected in his one clan
  • Admired and honored
• Some understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take (12:32)
  • Wisdom and discernment