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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).” 5 So David (beloved) sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead (dry) (rocky region) to tell them, “The LORD {YHWH} bless you⁺, because you⁺ showed this kindness to Saul (desired) your⁺ lord when you⁺ buried him. 6 Now may the LORD {YHWH} show you⁺ loving devotion {chesed} and faithfulness, and I will also show you⁺ the same favor because you⁺ have done this. 7 Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul (desired) your⁺ lord is dead, the house of Judah (praised) has anointed me as their king.” 8 Meanwhile, Abner (my father is a lamp) son of Ner (lamp), the commander of Saul’s (desired) army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth (man of shame), moved him to Mahanaim (two camps), 9 and made him king over Gilead (rocky region), Asher (guided: blessed), Jezreel (God sows), Ephraim (doubly fruitful), and Benjamin (son of the right hand)—over all Israel (he wrestles with God). 2 Samuel 2:1-9, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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