Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



But Abishai shouted: You should be killed for cursing Jehovah's chosen king! Verse ConceptsThe Anointed OneThe Lord's AnointedCursing The Ungodly

Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice. I will reveal to you what you should do. You will anoint the one I point out to you. Verse ConceptsGuidance, God's Promises OfAnointing Kings

Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him! Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfAnointing KingsMaking Kings

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. Verse ConceptsCovenant RelationshipsCovenant breakersOld Age, Attitudes ToAnointing, Performed OnAllegiancesCoronationsAnointing Kings

You are that man! Nathan said to David. And this is what the Lord Jehovah the God of Israel says: 'I made you king of Israel and rescued you from Saul. Verse ConceptsFaultsCourage, Examples OfAnointing Kings

Therefore all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the presence of Jehovah. Then they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel. Verse ConceptsCovenant RelationshipsKingsKingship, HumanAnointing Kings

In Hebron David was king over the tribe of Judah for seven years and six months. Verse ConceptsLengthSeven Years

In Hebron he ruled Judah for seven years and six months. In Jerusalem he ruled for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. Verse ConceptsTribes Of IsraelSeven Years30 To 40 Years

These six were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years, Verse ConceptsSix PeopleSeven Years30 To 40 Years

Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron. They said: Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. In time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in. Jehovah your God said to you: You will shepherd my people Israel, and be ruler over my people Israel. Therefore all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the presence of Jehovah. Then they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel.

Later David asked Jehovah: Shall I go to the towns of Judah? Yes, Jehovah answered. Which one? David asked. Hebron, Jehovah told him. David went to Hebron. He took his two wives: Ahinoam from Jezreel, and Abigail, Nabal's widow from Carmel with him. He also took his men and their families. They settled in the towns around Hebron. read more.
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul.

He was king of Israel for forty years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsForty YearsThe Number FortySeven Years30 To 40 Years40 To 50 Years

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfAnointing KingsMaking Kings

Later David asked Jehovah: Shall I go to the towns of Judah? Yes, Jehovah answered. Which one? David asked. Hebron, Jehovah told him. David went to Hebron. He took his two wives: Ahinoam from Jezreel, and Abigail, Nabal's widow from Carmel with him. He also took his men and their families. They settled in the towns around Hebron. read more.
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. He sent some men there with the message: Jehovah blesses you for showing your loyalty to your king by burying him. May Jehovah always show you kindness. I also will be good to you because you did this. Be strong and courageous. Your master Saul is dead. Therefore the tribe of Judah has anointed me to be their king. Ner's son Abner, commander of Saul's army, took Saul's son Ishbosheth and brought him to Mahanaim. Abner made him king of Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin, that is, all Israel. Saul's son Ishbosheth was forty years old when he became king of Israel. He ruled for two years. However the tribe of Judah followed David. In Hebron David was king over the tribe of Judah for seven years and six months.

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfAnointing KingsMaking Kings

In Hebron David was king over the tribe of Judah for seven years and six months. Verse ConceptsLengthSeven Years

All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said to him: We are your own flesh and blood. For a long time when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle. Jehovah promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler. 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. read more.
David was thirty years old when he became king. He ruled for forty years. In Hebron he ruled Judah for seven years and six months. In Jerusalem he ruled for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfAnointing KingsMaking Kings

The people living in Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul. All the fighting men marched all night and took the dead bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth Shan. They came back to Jabesh and burned the bodies. They buried the bones under a small tree in Jabesh. Then for seven days, they went without eating to show their sorrow.

When all the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard of everything the Philistines had done to Saul, all their fighting men took the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the great tree in Jabesh. Then they fasted seven days.

David was thirty years old when he became king. He ruled for forty years. In Hebron he ruled Judah for seven years and six months. In Jerusalem he ruled for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Later David asked Jehovah: Shall I go to the towns of Judah? Yes, Jehovah answered. Which one? David asked. Hebron, Jehovah told him. David went to Hebron. He took his two wives: Ahinoam from Jezreel, and Abigail, Nabal's widow from Carmel with him. He also took his men and their families. They settled in the towns around Hebron. read more.
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. He sent some men there with the message: Jehovah blesses you for showing your loyalty to your king by burying him. May Jehovah always show you kindness. I also will be good to you because you did this. Be strong and courageous. Your master Saul is dead. Therefore the tribe of Judah has anointed me to be their king. Ner's son Abner, commander of Saul's army, took Saul's son Ishbosheth and brought him to Mahanaim. Abner made him king of Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin, that is, all Israel. Saul's son Ishbosheth was forty years old when he became king of Israel. He ruled for two years. However the tribe of Judah followed David. In Hebron David was king over the tribe of Judah for seven years and six months.

Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah. Verse ConceptsDavid, Early LifeDavid, Rise OfAnointing With OilCeremoniesKingsKingship, HumanOilPower, HumanSymbolsThe Act Of AnointingAnointing

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfAnointing KingsMaking Kings

When they entered he looked at Eliab and thought: Surely Jehovah's anointed is before Him. Verse ConceptsWorthinessLooking Intently At PeopleLeadership Qualities

Your kingdom will not last. Jehovah searched for a man after his own heart. Jehovah appointed him as ruler of his people. This is because you did not follow the command of Jehovah. Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfDavid, Character OfHeart, DivineSpiritualityDisobedience, To GodFalse AccusationsThey Do Not Keep CommandsSaul And David

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. Verse ConceptsPredictionssaul

I will make sure that one of your descendants will be king for a very long time. Your throne will be established from generation to generation.' Nathan told David exactly what he heard in the vision.

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul. Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfAnointing KingsMaking Kings

He was king of Israel for forty years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsForty YearsThe Number FortySeven Years30 To 40 Years40 To 50 Years