Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 18:2

2 And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab , and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah [illegible: 1+ letters]oabs brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite: and the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you my self also .

To wit, for his especial conduct and management in the [illegible: 1+ letters]attel: otherwise, Ioab was the General of all the Forces; nor had David yet taken away that power from him, nor was this a time to do it. But such distributions of Forces are usual in Battels.

That by my presence I may put life and courage into my Soldiers; and because it is fit I should run the same hazards with you, which you do for my sake.