2 Samuel 2:1-4 ▼

1 Some time later, David (beloved) inquired of the LORD {YHWH}, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah (praised)?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron (association),” replied the LORD.

2 So David (beloved) went there with his two wives, Ahinoam (my brother is delight) of Jezreel and Abigail (my father is joy) the widow of Nabal (fool) of Carmel.

3 David also (beloved) took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron (association).

4 Then the men of Judah (praised) came to Hebron, and there they anointed David (beloved) king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead (dry) (rocky region) who buried Saul (desired).”