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2 Samuel 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 24

1 And it happened after this, David asked of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go up to one of the cities of Judah? And Jehovah said to him, Go up. And David said, Where shall I go up? And He said, To Hebron.

2 And David went up there, and also his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail the former wife of Nabal of Carmel.

3 And his men that were with him, David brought up, each man and his household. And they lived in the city of Hebron.

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Chapter Summary

David goes to Hebron; he is made king of Judah. Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel. A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men. Asahel is slain.

Key Hebrew Words

רֵעֵ֗ friend H7453 · TWOT 2186a
עָרֵ֣י excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
יְהוּדָ֔ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
נָטָ֣ה stretch out H5186 · TWOT 1352
שַׂר chieftain H8269 · TWOT 2295a

People & Context

David Moves to Hebron

Following Jehovah's instruction, David goes up to Hebron with his wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, along with his men and their households.

David Crowned King of Judah

The men of Judah come to Hebron and anoint David as king over the house of Judah.

David Blesses Jabesh-gilead

David sends messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to bless them for showing kindness in burying Saul.

Timeline

David Moves to Hebron

Following Jehovah's instruction, David goes up to Hebron with his wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, along with his men and their households.

2 Samuel 2:1-3
David Crowned King of Judah

The men of Judah come to Hebron and anoint David as king over the house of Judah.

2 Samuel 2:4
David Blesses Jabesh-gilead

David sends messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to bless them for showing kindness in burying Saul.

2 Samuel 2:4-7

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