David’s life is coming to an end as we finish the book of 2 Samuel and he is taking some time to reminisce about his past and his mighty men. These men had very little in common other than their loyalty for David and their military expertise. The important thing to notice is, while David takes time to honor his men, it is as much a testament to his leadership skills as it is to their abilities. David is the epitome of a great leader. People follow great leaders before they follow great causes. There were many times when these men were on the run from people wanting to kill them because of their loyalty for David, but it never mattered to them. It’s a true sign of great leadership.