2 Samuel 2:4

And the men of Judah went and anointed David there, so that he would reign over the house of Judah. And it was reported to David that the men of Jabesh Gilead had buried Saul.

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In The King James Version

And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabesh-gilead were they that buried Saul.

In Context

3And as for the men who were with him, David led forth each man with his household. And they stayed in the towns of Hebron.

5Therefore, David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and he said to them: “Blessed are you to the Lord, who has accomplished this mercy with your lord Saul, so that you would bury him.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:8Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be at the necks of your enemies; the sons of your father will reverence you.

1 Samuel 31:11And when the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead had heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,

2 Samuel 2:11And the number of the days, during which David was staying and ruling in Hebron over the house of Judah, was seven years and six months.

2 Samuel 5:5In Hebron, he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months. Then in Jerusalem, he reigned for thirty-three years over all of Israel and Judah.

2 Samuel 19:11Then truly, king David sent to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, saying: “Speak to those greater by birth of Judah, saying: ‘Why have you arrived last to lead back the king into his house? (For the talk in all of Israel had reached the king in his house.)

2 Samuel 21:11And it was reported to David what Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 2:2-8

David Made King at Hebron. ( b. c. 1053.) 1 And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord , saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron. 2 So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite. 3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. 4 And the men… Read the whole commentary →

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