2 Samuel 2:1-7

New Century Version

David Is Made King of Judah

2 Later, David prayed to the Lord, saying, “Should I go up to any of the cities of Judah?”

The Lord said to David, “Go.”

David asked, “Where should I go?”

The Lord answered, “To Hebron.”

² So David went up to Hebron with his two wives: Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. ³ David also brought his men and their families, and they all made their homes in the cities of Hebron. ⁴ Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and appointed David king over Judah.

They told David that the men of Jabesh Gilead had buried Saul. ⁵ So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead and said to them, “The Lord bless you. You have shown loyalty to your master Saul by burying him. ⁶ May the Lord now be loyal and true to you. I will also treat you well because you have done this. ⁷ Now be strong and brave. Saul your master is dead, and the people of Judah have appointed me their king.”