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David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron

2 Samuel 2:1-7

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Chapter 2
1 After this, David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go up into one of the cities of Judah?" The LORD said to him, "Go up." David said, "Where shall I go up?" He said, "Hebron." 2 And David went up there, and also his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 3 And David brought up his men who were with him, each man and his house, and they settled in the cities of Hebron. 4 The men of Judah came and anointed David there as king over the house of Judah. They told David, "The men of Jabesh-gilead were the ones who buried Saul." 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, "You are blessed by the LORD, who showed this steadfast love to your lord Saul by burying him." 6 And now may the LORD do with you steadfast love and truth, and also I will do with you this good thing that you have done this thing. 7 And now, strengthen your hands and be men of valor, for your lord Saul has died, and also the house of Judah has anointed me as king over them.