2 Samuel · around about 1010 BC
David Anointed over Judah
David Anointed over Judah is recorded in 2 Samuel and falls around about 1010 BC. Below is what happened, where it fits, and the full text.
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What happened
The men of Judah anoint David king at Hebron.
Where it fits on the timeline
David becomes king of Judah after Saul’s death, before he rules all Israel (2 Samuel 2:1-7; 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 1 Samuel 31:1-13).
The passage
2 Samuel 2:1-7
After this, David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” The LORD said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” He said, “To Hebron.” So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron. The men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. They told David, “The men of Jabesh Gilead were those who buried Saul.” David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by the LORD, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him. Now may the LORD show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing. Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.”
Scripture references
2 Samuel 2:1-7
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