2 Samuel 2:4

Translations

Modern

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

Traditional

And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabesh–gilead were they that buried Saul.

Literal

And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, “The men of Jabesh-gilead are they who buried Saul.”

Latin

Veneruntque viri Juda, et unxerunt ibi David ut regnaret super domum Juda. Et nuntiatum est David quod viri Jabes Galaad sepelissent Saul.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

Notes

2 Samuel 2:4–7

After David established his rule in Hebron, he showed kindness to people who were still loyal to Saul. This included the men of Jabesh-gilead. However, because they remained loyal to Saul and his family line, they did not accept David as king (2 Samuel 2:8–11). David also had friendly relations with Nahash, the king of the Ammonites (see 2 Samuel 10:2; 17:27–29). Nahash had earlier attacked Jabesh-gilead and caused great suffering there (1 Samuel 11:1–15).

2 Samuel 2:1–32

After Saul died, those loyal to David (the tribe of Judah) came into conflict with those loyal to Saul’s son Ish-bosheth (the remaining tribes of Israel).

At this time, the Philistines controlled much of the land west of the Jordan River. They likely encouraged this division among the Israelites because a divided people were easier for them to control.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC

Related verses

2 Samuel 5:5
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
1 Samuel 31:11–13
When the people of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,
2 Samuel 5:3
So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.
1 Chronicles 11:3
So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.
1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.
Genesis 49:8–10
Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
2 Samuel 19:42
And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?”
2 Samuel 19:11
Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters?
2 Samuel 5:17
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold.
2 Samuel 2:7
Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”
2 Samuel 2:11
And the length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Places

Jabesh: A town in Gilead, loyal to Saul

Glossary

Anoint City of David David David, City of Gilead (Place) History of Israel Ishbosheth Judah, Tribe of Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Anointing in Consecration: David David: King of Israel: David Goes to Hebron, and is Anointed King by Judah David: King of Israel: Ish-Bosheth, Son of Saul, Crowned Hebron: A City of the Tribe of Judah, South of Jerusalem: David Crowned King of Judah At Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: David Made King Jabesh-Gilead: Saul and his Sons Buried At Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: David the Tribe of Judah: After Saul's Rebellion Appointed to Furnish Kings to Israel Tribe of Judah: Make David King

2 Samuel 2:4

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