Verse 23

Support for David in Hebron The following is a record of the armed warriors who came with their leaders and joined David in Hebron in order to make David king in Saul’s place, in accordance with the LORD’s decree:

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 2:3-4 : 3 David also brought along the men who were with him, each with his family. They settled in the cities of Hebron. 4 The men of Judah came and there they anointed David as king over the people of Judah.David was told,“The people of Jabesh Gilead are the ones who buried Saul.”
  • 1 Chr 11:10 : 10 David’s Warriors These were the leaders of David’s warriors who, together with all Israel, stood courageously with him in his kingdom by installing him as king, in keeping with the LORD’s message concerning Israel.
  • 1 Sam 16:1 : 1 Samuel Anoints David as King The LORD said to Samuel,“How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons.”
  • 1 Sam 16:3 : 3 Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you should do. You will anoint for me the one I point out to you.”
  • 1 Sam 16:12-13 : 12 So Jesse had him brought in. Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The LORD said,“Go and anoint him. This is the one!” 13 So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.
  • Ps 2:6 : 6 “I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”
  • Ps 89:19-20 : 19 Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said:“I have placed a young hero over a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people. 20 I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.
  • 2 Sam 3:18 : 18 Act now! For the LORD has said to David,‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.’”
  • 2 Sam 5:1-3 : 1 David Is Anointed King Over Israel All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron saying,“Look, we are your very flesh and blood! 2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. The LORD said to you,‘You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.’” 3 When all the leaders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, King David made an agreement with them in Hebron before the LORD. They designated David as king over Israel.
  • 1 Chr 10:14-11:3 : 14 He did not seek the LORD’s guidance, so the LORD killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse. 1 David Becomes King All Israel joined David at Hebron and said,“Look, we are your very flesh and blood! 2 In the past, even when Saul was king, you were Israel’s commanding general. The LORD your God said to you,‘You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over my people Israel.’” 3 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.