2 Samuel 2:4

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Summary

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 Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.

The men of judah

2 Samuel 2:11

2 Samuel 19:11

Genesis 49:8

Anointed

The men of jabesh-gilead

1 Samuel 31:11

Bible References

The men of judah

The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Then King David sent to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, saying, “Speak to the elders of Judah, saying, ‘Why are you the last to bring the king back to his house, since the word of all Israel has come to the king, even to his house?

“Judah, your brothers shall praise you;
Your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies;

Your father’s sons shall bow down to you.

Anointed

Now therefore, let your hands be strong and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”

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

Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

So 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.

The men of jabesh-gilead

Now when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,