1 Chronicles 11:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD. They anointed David king over Israel, as the LORD had said through Samuel.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore, all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And all the Elders of Israel came to the kynge vnto Hebron. And Dauid made a couenaunt with them at Hebron before the LORDE. And they anoynted Dauid to be kynge ouer Israel acordynge to the worde of the LORDE by Samuel.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So came all the Elders of Israel to the King to Hebron, & Dauid made a couenant with them in Hebron before the Lord; they anoynted Dauid King ouer Israel, according to the word of the Lord by the hand of Samuel.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron, and Dauid made a couenaunt with them in Hebro before the Lorde: And they annoynted Dauid king ouer Israel according to the worde of the Lorde, by the hande of Samuel.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Yahweh by Samuel.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And all the elders of Israel come in unto the king to Hebron, and David maketh with them a covenant in Hebron before Jehovah, and they anoint David for king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by the hand of Samuel.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So all the responsible men of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and David made an agreement with them in Hebron before the Lord; and they put the holy oil on David and made him king over Israel, as the Lord had said by Samuel.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Yahweh by Samuel.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When all the leaders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD. They anointed David king over Israel, in keeping with the LORD’s message that came through Samuel.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 16:1 : 1 The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have chosen a king for myself among his sons."
  • 1 Sam 16:12-13 : 12 So Jesse sent for him and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. Then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; this is the one." 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel left and went to Ramah.
  • 1 Sam 16:3 : 3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate to you.
  • 2 Sam 2:4 : 4 Then the men of Judah came and anointed David there as king over the house of Judah. They also informed David, 'It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.'
  • 2 Sam 5:3 : 3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD. Then they anointed David king over Israel.
  • 2 Kgs 11:17 : 17 Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD, the king, and the people, so that they would be the LORD's people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.
  • 2 Kgs 23:30 : 30 His servants brought his body by chariot from Megiddo to Jerusalem and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father.
  • 2 Chr 23:3 : 3 The whole assembly made a covenant with the king at the house of God. Jehoiada said to them, 'Look, the king's son shall reign, as the Lord has spoken concerning the descendants of David.'
  • Judg 11:11 : 11 So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him their head and commander. Jephthah repeated all his words before the Lord in Mizpah.
  • 1 Sam 11:15 : 15 So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king in the presence of the LORD. They sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the men of Israel celebrated with great joy.
  • 1 Sam 15:28 : 28 And Samuel said to him, 'The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today and has given it to one of your neighbors, someone better than you.'
  • 1 Sam 23:18 : 18 The two of them made a covenant before the LORD. Then David remained in the woods, and Jonathan returned to his house.
  • 1 Sam 28:17 : 17 The LORD has done as he spoke through me. He has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, to David.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Sam 5:1-4
    4 verses
    94%

    1Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "Here we are, your own flesh and blood."

    2"In the past, even when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’”

    3So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD. Then they anointed David king over Israel.

    4David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty years.

  • 1 Chr 11:1-2
    2 verses
    79%

    1Then all Israel gathered to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood.

    2In the past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel in and out. And the LORD your God said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over my people Israel.'

  • 1 Sam 15:1
    79%

    1Samuel said to Saul, "The LORD sent me to anoint you as king over His people Israel. Now, listen to the words of the LORD.

  • 2 Sam 2:4
    78%

    4Then the men of Judah came and anointed David there as king over the house of Judah. They also informed David, 'It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.'

  • 1 Sam 16:12-13
    2 verses
    78%

    12So Jesse sent for him and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. Then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; this is the one."

    13So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel left and went to Ramah.

  • 2 Chr 23:3
    78%

    3The whole assembly made a covenant with the king at the house of God. Jehoiada said to them, 'Look, the king's son shall reign, as the Lord has spoken concerning the descendants of David.'

  • 1 Sam 12:1
    78%

    1Then Samuel said to all Israel, 'Here I am; I have listened to you in everything you have said to me, and I have set a king over you.'

  • 2 Sam 3:17-18
    2 verses
    77%

    17Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, 'For some time you have wanted to make David your king.

    18Now do it! For the Lord has promised David, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.’'

  • 1 Sam 8:4
    77%

    4Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah.

  • 1 Sam 10:1
    77%

    1Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, 'Has not the LORD anointed you as ruler over His inheritance?'

  • 2 Sam 3:10
    76%

    10I will transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish David's throne over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.

  • 1 Chr 11:10
    75%

    10These were the chiefs of David's mighty warriors, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

  • 1 Sam 15:17
    75%

    17Samuel said, 'Although you were small in your own eyes, were you not made the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel.'

  • 1 Sam 16:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate to you.

    4So Samuel did as the LORD commanded. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled at his coming and asked, "Do you come in peace?"

  • 1 Sam 16:6
    75%

    6When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, "Surely the LORD's anointed stands here before him."

  • 1 Kgs 1:35
    74%

    35You are to go up with him, and he is to sit on my throne and reign in my place. I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.'

  • 1 Sam 11:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14Then Samuel said to the people, "Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there."

    15So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king in the presence of the LORD. They sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the men of Israel celebrated with great joy.

  • 2 Sam 5:17
    74%

    17When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed as king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him. But David heard of it and went down to the stronghold.

  • 2 Sam 5:12
    74%

    12Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

  • 2 Sam 12:7
    74%

    7Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

  • 1 Kgs 1:45
    74%

    45Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon. They have gone up from there rejoicing, and the city is in an uproar. That is the noise you heard.

  • 1 Chr 14:8
    74%

    8When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to face them.

  • 1 Kgs 1:32
    74%

    32King David said, "Call Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada to me." When they came before the king,

  • 1 Kgs 11:37
    73%

    37I will take you, and you will reign over all that your heart desires, and you will be king over Israel.

  • 1 Sam 12:13
    73%

    13Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for. See, the LORD has set a king over you.

  • 1 Chr 29:20
    73%

    20Then David said to the whole assembly, 'Praise the LORD your God.' So the entire assembly praised the LORD, the God of their fathers; they bowed down and prostrated themselves before the LORD and the king.

  • 1 Chr 17:7
    73%

    7Now then, tell my servant David: 'This is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people Israel.

  • 1 Chr 29:26
    73%

    26David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.

  • 1 Chr 14:2
    73%

    2David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel.

  • 2 Sam 2:1
    73%

    1After this, David inquired of the LORD, saying, 'Should I go up to one of the cities of Judah?' The LORD answered him, 'Go up.' David then asked, 'Where should I go?' And He said, 'To Hebron.'

  • 2 Chr 13:5
    73%

    5Don’t you know that the LORD, the God of Israel, gave the kingship over Israel forever to David and his descendants by a covenant of salt?

  • 1 Sam 28:17
    73%

    17The LORD has done as he spoke through me. He has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, to David.

  • 1 Chr 15:3
    73%

    3David gathered all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

  • 1 Sam 8:22
    73%

    22The LORD said to Samuel, 'Listen to them and appoint a king for them.' Then Samuel said to the people of Israel, 'Each of you, return to your own town.'

  • 2 Sam 1:16
    73%

    16David said to him, 'Your blood is on your own head, because your own mouth testified against you when you said, ‘I killed the LORD's anointed.’'

  • 1 Chr 11:4
    73%

    4David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were the inhabitants of the land.

  • 1 Kgs 2:11
    73%

    11David reigned over Israel for forty years: seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 2:7
    72%

    7'So now, be strong and valiant, for your lord Saul is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me as king over them.'

  • 1 Chr 28:1
    72%

    1David assembled all the leaders of Israel—the tribal leaders, the commanders of the divisions that served the king, the leaders of thousands and of hundreds, the officials in charge of the king's property and livestock, and all the soldiers and mighty warriors—at Jerusalem.

  • 1 Sam 10:24
    72%

    24Samuel said to the people, 'Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.' Then the people shouted, 'Long live the king!'

  • 2 Kgs 9:6
    72%

    6Jehu got up and went into the house. The young prophet poured the oil on his head and said, 'This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I anoint you king over the LORD's people, Israel.'

  • 1 Chr 13:1
    72%

    1David consulted with the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.