Yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David. 2 Then King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my brothers and my people. 4 Yet the LORD God of Israel chose me from all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. 24 All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.