The Holy Band
W. Denton. 1 Samuel 10:26-27 And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.… The ancient Thebans had in their armies a band of men that were called "the holy band," consisting of such from the various regiments and battalions as were joined together in a bond of love, and were sworn to live and die together in the service of their country. These men were reckoned of great value. They were esteemed the strength of the army, and in time of special danger or alarm were looked to as the nation's hope. (W. Denton.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched. WEB: Saul also went to his house to Gibeah; and there went with him the army, whose hearts God had touched.