David Anointed King in Hebron

2 Samuel 2:1-7

After this, David consulted ADONAI; he asked, "Should I go up into any of the cities of Y'hudah?"ADONAI said to him, "Go up." David asked, "Where should I go up?" He said, "To Hevron."

So David went up there with his two wives Achino'am from Yizre'el and Avigayil the widow of Naval from Karmel.

David brought the men up with him, each with his household; and they lived in the cities of Hevron.

Then the men of Y'hudah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Y'hudah. They informed David that the men of Yavesh-Gil'ad were the ones who had buried Sha'ul.

So David sent messengers to the men of Yavesh-Gil'ad with this message: "May you be blessed by ADONAI, because you showed this kindness to your lord, Sha'ul, and buried him.

Now may ADONAI show kindness and truth to you; and I too will show you favor because you have done this.

Be strong, and be brave. Sha'ul your lord is dead, but the house of Y'hudah have anointed me king over them."

David Anointed King in Hebron

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