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1 Chronicles 12:23
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1 Chronicles 12:23
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Others Join David at Hebron
23 These are the numbers of the men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron(A) to turn(B) Saul’s kingdom over to him, as the Lord had said:(C)
1 Chronicles 12:23
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1 Chronicles 12:23
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23 And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the Lord.
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1 Chronicles 11:10
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1 Chronicles 11:10
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David’s Mighty Warriors(A)
10 These were the chiefs of David’s mighty warriors—they, together with all Israel,(B) gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the Lord had promised(C)—
1 Chronicles 11:10
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1 Chronicles 11:10
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10 These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.
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2 Samuel 2:3-4
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2 Samuel 2:3-4
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3 David also took the men who were with him,(A) each with his family, and they settled in Hebron(B) and its towns. 4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron,(C) and there they anointed(D) David king over the tribe of Judah.
When David was told that it was the men from Jabesh Gilead(E) who had buried Saul,
2 Samuel 2:3-4
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2 Samuel 2:3-4
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3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
4 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 Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.
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1 Samuel 16:1
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1 Samuel 16:1
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1 Samuel 16:1
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1 Samuel 16:1
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16 And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
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Psalm 89:19-20
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Psalm 89:19-20
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Psalm 89:19-20
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Psalm 89:19-20
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19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
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1 Samuel 16:3
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1 Samuel 16:3
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3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show(A) you what to do. You are to anoint(B) for me the one I indicate.”
1 Samuel 16:3
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1 Samuel 16:3
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3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
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Psalm 2:6
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Psalm 2:6
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1 Chronicles 10:14-11:3
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1 Chronicles 10:14-11:3
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14 and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death and turned(A) the kingdom(B) over to David son of Jesse.
David Becomes King Over Israel(C)
11 All Israel(D) came together to David at Hebron(E) and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns.(F) And the Lord your God said to you, ‘You will shepherd(G) my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.(H)’”
3 When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed(I) David king over Israel, as the Lord had promised through Samuel.
1 Chronicles 10:14-11:3
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1 Chronicles 10:14-11:3
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14 And enquired not of the Lord: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.
11 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the Lord thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel.
3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the Lord; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the Lord by Samuel.
2 Samuel 5:1-3
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2 Samuel 5:1-3
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David Becomes King Over Israel(A)
5 All the tribes of Israel(B) came to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood.(C) 2 In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns.(D) And the Lord said(E) to you, ‘You will shepherd(F) my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.(G)’”
3 When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant(H) with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed(I) David king over Israel.
2 Samuel 5:1-3
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2 Samuel 5:1-3
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5 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
2 Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David king over Israel.
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2 Samuel 3:18
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2 Samuel 3:18
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18 Now do it! For the Lord promised David, ‘By my servant David I will rescue my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines(A) and from the hand of all their enemies.(B)’”
2 Samuel 3:18
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2 Samuel 3:18
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18 Now then do it: for the Lord hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
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1 Samuel 16:12-13
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1 Samuel 16:12-13
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12 So he(A) sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome(B) features.
Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed(C) him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord(D) came powerfully upon David.(E) Samuel then went to Ramah.
1 Samuel 16:12-13
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1 Samuel 16:12-13
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12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
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