2 Samuel 5
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 24
Chapter Summary
The tribes come to Hebron to anoint David over Israel. David's age. He takes Zion from the Jebusites and lives in it. Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem. David kills the Philistines at the Breaches of Baal, and again at the weeping trees.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Anointed king over all Israel at Hebron; captures Zion, defeats the Philistines twice
King of Tyre who sends cedar and craftsmen to build David's house in Jerusalem
Inhabitants of Jerusalem who taunt David before he takes their stronghold of Zion
Enemy army David strikes at the Breaches of Baal and again by the weeping trees
One of David's sons born to him in Jerusalem
Timeline
All the tribes and elders of Israel come to Hebron, make a covenant with David before Jehovah, and anoint him king over all Israel.
2 Samuel 5:1-5David and his men attack the Jebusites, capture the stronghold of Zion via the water shaft, rename it the city of David, and build it up.
2 Samuel 5:6-10Hiram king of Tyre sends messengers, cedar trees, and craftsmen to build a house for David, confirming God's establishment of his kingdom.
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