2 Samuel 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 24

1 And all the tribes of Israel came to David, to Hebron, and spoke, saying, Behold, we are your bone and we are your flesh.

2 Both yesterday and the day before, when Saul was king over us, you were he who led out and brought in Israel. And Jehovah said to you, You shall shepherd My people Israel, and you shall be for a leader over Israel.

3 And all the elders of Israel came to the king, to Hebron. And King David cut a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah. And they anointed David to be king over Israel.

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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

שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים thirty H7970 · TWOT 2403d
עִ֥יר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
פָּרַ֨ץ break through H6555 · TWOT 1826
יְהוּדָ֔ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
בְּכָאִֽים balsam-tree H1057 · TWOT 242

People & Context

David Crowned Over All Israel

All the tribes and elders of Israel come to Hebron, make a covenant with David before Jehovah, and anoint him king over all Israel.

David Captures Jerusalem

David 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.

Hiram Builds David a House

Hiram king of Tyre sends messengers, cedar trees, and craftsmen to build a house for David, confirming God's establishment of his kingdom.

Timeline

David Crowned Over All Israel

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 5:1-5
David Captures Jerusalem

David 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 5:6-10
Hiram Builds David a House

Hiram king of Tyre sends messengers, cedar trees, and craftsmen to build a house for David, confirming God's establishment of his kingdom.

2 Samuel 5:11-12

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