1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Modern English Version
David, King of Israel(A)
11 Then all Israel assembled before David at Hebron, saying, “We are your own people, even your flesh and blood. 2 Also from times past until now, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel going out and coming in, and the Lord your God said to you, Indeed, you will shepherd My people Israel as the ruler of Israel.”
3 Then all the elders of Israel came to King David at Hebron, and he made a covenant with them there before the Lord. So they anointed David king over Israel according to the word of the Lord delivered by Samuel.
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1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Lexham English Bible
The Anointing of David as King
11 Then all Israel gathered to David in Hebron, saying, “Look—we are your flesh and bones. 2 For some time now,[a] even when Saul was king, you were the one who led the army of Israel in battle.[b] And Yahweh your God said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel and will be leader over my people Israel.’” 3 Then all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the presence of Yahweh. And they anointed David as king over Israel according to the word of Yahweh by the hand of Samuel.
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- 1 Chronicles 11:2 Literally “also yesterday also in the past”
- 1 Chronicles 11:2 Literally “the one who went out and brought in Israel”
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