Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Elders

Bible References

Elders

2 Samuel 5:3
All the elders of Israel came to King David at Hebron. He made a sacred alliance with them. They anointed him, and he became king of Israel.

David made

1 Samuel 11:15
So all the people went to Gilgal. In Gilgal they made Saul king before Jehovah. Peace offerings were offered before Jehovah. Saul and all the men of Israel were glad with great joy.
2 Kings 11:17
The priest Jehoiada had King Jehoash and the people make a covenant with Jehovah that they would be Jehovah's people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.
2 Chronicles 23:3
The entire assembly made an agreement with the king in God's Temple. Then Jehoiada said to them: Here is the king's son. He should be king, as Jehovah said about David's descendants.

Before

Judges 11:11
Jephthah went with the leaders of Gilead. The people made him their ruler and leader. Jephthah stated his terms at Mizpah in Jehovah's presence.
1 Samuel 23:18
They both promised Jehovah that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home while David stayed at Horesh.

According

1 Samuel 15:28
Samuel said to him: Jehovah has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today. He gave it to someone who is a better man than you.
1 Samuel 28:17
Jehovah did to you what he told you through me. He took the kingdom away from you and gave it to David instead.