there fell some of Manasseh, beside the Gadites. See note on 1 Kings 12:17 for the strengthening of Judah and making it representative of the whole nation.
they: David and his men. See 1 Samuel 28:1; 1 Samuel 28:2. 1Sa 28:29.
them: the Philistines.
lords, or princes.
upon advisement. advisedly, or by counsel. Compare 1 Chronicles 21:12.
to the jeopardy of our heads. Hebrew with our heads; or, at the cost of our heads.