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David, King of Judah
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|2 Samuel 2:1| Some time later, David inquired of the LORD: a “Should I go to one of the towns of Judah?” The LORD answered him, “Go.” Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” b the LORD replied.
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|2 Samuel 2:2| So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. c
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|2 Samuel 2:3| In addition, David brought the men who were with him, each one with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. d
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|2 Samuel 2:4| Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. e They told David: “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” f
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|2 Samuel 2:5| David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “The LORD bless you, because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.
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|2 Samuel 2:6| Now, may the LORD show kindness and faithfulness to you, and I will also show the same goodness to you because you have done this deed.
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|2 Samuel 2:7| Therefore, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”
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|2 Samuel 2:8| Abner son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, g took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth 1 2 and moved him to Mahanaim.
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|2 Samuel 2:9| He made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin — over all Israel.
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|2 Samuel 2:10| Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was 40 years old when he began his reign over Israel; he ruled for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.
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