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1 Chronicles 12:23
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David’s Army at Hebron

23 Now these were the numbers of the [a]divisions that were equipped for war, and (A)came to David at (B)Hebron to (C)turn over the kingdom of Saul to him, (D)according to the word of the Lord:

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  1. 1 Chronicles 12:23 Lit. heads of those
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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)

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1 Chronicles 11:10
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The Mighty Men of David(A)

10 Now (B)these were the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to (C)the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

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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)—

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2 Samuel 2:3-4
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3 And David brought up (A)the men who were with him, every man with his household. So they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

4 (B)Then the men of Judah came, and there they (C)anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, (D)“The men of Jabesh Gilead were the ones who buried Saul.”

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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,

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1 Samuel 16:1
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David Anointed King

16 Now the Lord said to Samuel, (A)“How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? (B)Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to (C)Jesse the Bethlehemite. For (D)I have [a]provided Myself a king among his sons.”

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  1. 1 Samuel 16:1 Lit. seen
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1 Samuel 16:1
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Samuel Anoints David

16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn(A) for Saul, since I have rejected(B) him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil(C) and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse(D) of Bethlehem. I have chosen(E) one of his sons to be king.”

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Psalm 89:19-20
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19 Then You spoke in a vision to Your [a]holy one,
And said: “I have given help to one who is mighty;
I have exalted one (A)chosen from the people.
20 (B)I have found My servant David;
With My holy oil I have anointed him,

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  1. Psalm 89:19 So with many Heb. mss.; MT, LXX, Tg., Vg. holy ones
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Psalm 89:19-20
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19 Once you spoke in a vision,
    to your faithful people you said:
“I have bestowed strength on a warrior;
    I have raised up a young man from among the people.
20 I have found David(A) my servant;(B)
    with my sacred oil(C) I have anointed(D) him.

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1 Samuel 16:3
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3 Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you.”

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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.”

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Psalm 2:6
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6 “Yet I have [a]set My King
[b]On My holy hill of Zion.”

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  1. Psalm 2:6 Lit. installed
  2. Psalm 2:6 Lit. Upon Zion, the hill of My holiness
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Psalm 2:6
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6 “I have installed my king(A)
    on Zion,(B) my holy mountain.(C)”

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1 Chronicles 10:14-11:3
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14 But he did not inquire of the Lord; therefore He killed him, and (A)turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.

David Made King over All Israel(B)

11 Then (C)all Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the Lord your (D)God said to you, ‘You shall (E)shepherd My people Israel, and be ruler over My people Israel.’ ” 3 Therefore all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord. And (F)they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the Lord [a]by (G)Samuel.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 11:3 Lit. by the hand of Samuel
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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.

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2 Samuel 5:1-3
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David Reigns over All Israel(A)

5 Then all the tribes of Israel (B)came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Indeed (C)we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, (D)you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the Lord said to you, (E)‘You shall shepherd My people Israel, and be ruler over Israel.’ ” 3 (F)Therefore all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, (G)and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron (H)before the Lord. And they anointed David king over Israel.

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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.

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2 Samuel 3:18
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18 Now then, do it! (A)For the Lord has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David, [a]I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and the hand of all their enemies.’ ”

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  1. 2 Samuel 3:18 So with many Heb. mss., LXX, Syr., Tg.; MT he
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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)’”

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1 Samuel 16:12-13
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12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was (A)ruddy, (B)with [a]bright eyes, and good-looking. (C)And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and (D)the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

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  1. 1 Samuel 16:12 Lit. beautiful
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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.

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