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And they anointed him king of Israel, just as the LORD had promised through Samuel. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD. And they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD. And they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, in accordance with the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David cut a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh; then they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Yahweh through Samuel. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant (solemn agreement) with them there before the LORD; and they anointed him king over Israel, in accordance with the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the LORD’s presence, and they anointed David king over Israel, in keeping with the LORD’s word through Samuel. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the LORD&#8217s presence, and they anointed David king over Israel, in keeping with the LORD&#8217s word through Samuel. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So we have come to crown you king of Israel." David made an agreement with the leaders and asked the LORD to be their witness. Then the leaders poured olive oil on David's head to show that he was now king of Israel. This happened just as the LORD's prophet Samuel had said. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Samuel. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All the leaders of Israel had come to Hebron. David made an agreement with them at Hebron in front of the LORD. So they anointed David king of Israel, as the LORD had spoken through Samuel. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> So all the leaders of Israel came to King David at Hebron. He made a sacred alliance with them, they anointed him, and he became king of Israel, just as the LORD had promised through Samuel. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> So all the elders of Israel approached the king at Hebron, where David entered into a covenant in the presence of the LORD. Then they anointed David to be king over Israel, just as the LORD had sent word through Samuel. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a> When all the leaders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, David made an agreement with them in Hebron before the LORD. They anointed David king over Israel, just as the LORD had announced through Samuel. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh. They anointed David king over Israel, according to Yahweh’s word by Samuel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all [the] elderly of Israel come to the king at Hebron, and David makes a covenant with them in Hebron before YHWH, and they anoint David for king over Israel, according to the word of YHWH by the hand of Samuel. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all the elders of Israel come in unto the king to Hebron, and David maketh with them a covenant in Hebron before Jehovah, and they anoint David for king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by the hand of Samuel. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the old men of Israel will come to the king to Hebron; and David will cut out to them a covenant in Hebron before Jehovah; and they will anoint David for king over Israel according to the word of Jehovah by the hand of Samuel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So all the ancients of Israel came to the king to Hebron, and David made a covenant with them before the Lord: and they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the Lord which he spoke in the hand of Samuel. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, all those greater by birth of Israel went to the king at Hebron. And David formed a pact with them before the Lord. And they anointed him king over Israel, in accord with the word of the Lord, which he spoke by the hand of Samuel. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Then all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and at Hebron David made a covenant with them in the presence of the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, in accordance with the word of the LORD given through Samuel. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD. And they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Wherefore all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they appointed David king over Israel. Thus the words of Samuel the prophet were confirmed, which he spoke in the name of the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the tribes of Israel came to the King at Khebrun, and King David swore an oath to them in Khebruun before LORD JEHOVAH, and they appointed David to be King over Israel, and the words of Samuel the Prophet that he had spoken in the name of LORD JEHOVAH were confirmed.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Samuel. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the elders of Israel came to the king to Chebron; and king David made a covenant with them in Chebron before the Lord: and they anointed David to be king over Israel, according to the word of the Lord by Samuel. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3286" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David Anointed King over Israel</a> …2Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’ ” 3<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">So all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: ziq·nê (Adj-mpc) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">the elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2275.htm" title="2275: ḥeḇ·rō·w·nāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- From cheber; seat of association; Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites.">at Hebron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2275.htm" title="2275: bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From cheber; seat of association; Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: way·yiḵ·rōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rîṯ (N-fs) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">a covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">with them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: way·yim·šə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">And they anointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·me·leḵ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kiḏ·ḇar (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">according to the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">through</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">Samuel.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a> Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a> Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1</a> These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: <a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">1 Kings 2:11</a> The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. <a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">1 Kings 8:16</a> ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ <a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">1 Kings 9:5</a> then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">1 Kings 15:4</a> Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. <a href="/2_kings/8-19.htm">2 Kings 8:19</a> Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a> You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11</a> The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a> Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.elders<a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.David made<a href="/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15</a> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.<a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">2 Kings 11:17</a> And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD'S people; between the king also and the people.<a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">2 Chronicles 23:3</a> And all the congregation made a covenant with the king in the house of God. And he said unto them, Behold, the king's son shall reign, as the LORD hath said of the sons of David.before<a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Judges 11:11</a> Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD in Mizpeh.<a href="/1_samuel/23-18.htm">1 Samuel 23:18</a> And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.anointed<a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1,12,13</a> And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons… <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a> And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.<a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm">2 Kings 23:30</a> And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.according<a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a> And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.<a href="/1_samuel/28-17.htm">1 Samuel 28:17</a> And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David:by [heb] by the hand of.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">Compact</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-21.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-1.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-44.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-9.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/psalms/122-3.htm">Compact</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-23.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a> 4. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> 10. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron The elders of Israel represent the tribal leaders and influential figures who held authority and respect among the people. Their gathering at Hebron signifies a unified recognition of David's leadership. Hebron, located in the Judean hills, is a city of great historical and spiritual significance. It was previously the home of Abraham and the burial site of the patriarchs, adding weight to the events taking place there. This meeting at Hebron marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as it transitions from a divided nation under Saul to a united kingdom under David.where David made a covenant with them before the LORD The covenant made by David with the elders is a formal agreement, signifying mutual commitments and responsibilities. This covenant is made "before the LORD," indicating that it is not merely a political agreement but a sacred vow with divine witness. Covenants in the biblical context often involve promises and obligations, reflecting the seriousness of the commitment. This act echoes earlier covenants in the Bible, such as those made with Noah, Abraham, and Moses, and underscores the theological foundation of David's kingship.And they anointed him king over Israel Anointing is a significant ritual in the Bible, symbolizing the consecration and divine approval of a person for a specific role. The anointing of David as king over Israel marks the official recognition of his God-given authority. This act fulfills the earlier anointing by Samuel, as recorded in <a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16</a>, where David was chosen by God to be king. Anointing with oil is also a type of Christ, as the term "Messiah" means "Anointed One," pointing to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the anointed king.according to the word of the LORD through Samuel This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's promise and prophetic word delivered through Samuel. Samuel, as a prophet, played a crucial role in God's plan for Israel, first anointing Saul and then David. The reference to the "word of the LORD" emphasizes the divine orchestration of events and the reliability of God's promises. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of prophecy and fulfillment, demonstrating God's sovereignty and faithfulness in guiding the history of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The central figure in this passage, David is anointed as king over Israel. His kingship is a fulfillment of God's promise and a pivotal moment in Israel's history. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elders_of_israel.htm">Elders of Israel</a> These are the leaders and representatives of the tribes of Israel who come to Hebron to acknowledge David as their king, signifying unity and acceptance of God's chosen leader. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a> A significant city in Judah where David is anointed king. It serves as a place of covenant and divine appointment. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant and anointing are done before the LORD, emphasizing the divine approval and guidance in David's kingship. 5. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> The prophet through whom God had previously communicated His choice of David as king, highlighting the fulfillment of divine prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_fulfillment.htm">Divine Timing and Fulfillment</a> God's promises may take time to manifest, but they are always fulfilled according to His perfect timing. David's anointing as king was a fulfillment of God's word through Samuel, demonstrating the reliability of God's promises. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_leadership.htm">Unity in Leadership</a> The gathering of all the elders of Israel to anoint David signifies the importance of unity under godly leadership. In our communities and churches, unity is essential for fulfilling God's purposes. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a> The covenant made before the LORD highlights the importance of entering into agreements and commitments with a sense of divine accountability. Our relationships and commitments should be made with integrity and in alignment with God's will. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_chosen.htm">Recognition of God's Chosen</a> The elders' recognition of David as king reflects the need to discern and support God's chosen leaders. In our lives, we should seek to recognize and support those whom God has appointed for leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_sons_of_david.htm">Who were the sons of David?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_hebrews_2_10_mean.htm">Who was Bathsheba in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_tribes'_allegiance_shifts_vary.htm">(1 Chronicles 12:19–20) Why do some texts describe the tribes’ allegiance shifts differently, and are these accounts consistent with earlier biblical narratives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Therefore came all the elders of Israel.--The assembly of elders, the Senate of Israel, make a contract with David concerning his prerogative and the rights of his people, thus formally determining "the manner of the kingdom." (Comp. <a href="/1_samuel/8-9.htm" title="Now therefore listen to their voice: however, yet protest solemnly to them, and show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.">1Samuel 8:9</a> seq., <a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm" title="Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.">1Samuel 10:25</a>.) Representative institutions appear to have been the rule in the best period of Israel's national existence. The elders or hereditary heads of the tribal subdivisions met in council to discuss and settle matters of national concern. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm" title="And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.">1Chronicles 12:23</a>.)Before the Lord.--In the presence of the high priest, and perhaps before the ark; comp. <a href="/exodus/21-6.htm" title="Then his master shall bring him to the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or to the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ever.">Exodus 21:6</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/2-25.htm" title="If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding they listened not to the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.">1Samuel 2:25</a>, where the priestly nudge is called God, as representing the authority of the Divine judge (<a href="/exodus/22-28.htm" title="You shall not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of your people.">Exodus 22:28</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Made a covenant... before the Lord. A forcible use of this phrase occurs in <a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Judges 11:11</a>. It implies that the engagement was ratified in the presence of a holy place, a holy vessel of the sanctuary, or a holy person (<a href="/1_samuel/21-6.htm">1 Samuel 21:6, 7</a>; <a href="/joshua/18-8.htm">Joshua 18:8</a>; <a href="/leviticus/1-5.htm">Leviticus 1:5</a>). Whether the tabernacle was now at Hebron is doubtful, but the two priests, Abiathar and Zadok, were. They anointed David. The first time of David's being anointed (l <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1, 13</a>) Samuel the prophet officiated. The second time (<a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a>) was when the "men of Judah" anointed him king over "the house of Judah." This third time when David was anointed king over the united people, it was at all events at the special instance of "all the elders of Israel," although who officiated on these two last occasions is not mentioned. According to the word of the Lord by Samuel. The sentence marks the complete fulfilment of what had been foreshadowed in <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12, 13</a>; and it may probably have been the more carefully introduced by the compiler of Chronicles, in consideration of the absence from his own work of previous details and of the previous anointings of David. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the elders זִקְנֵ֨י (ziq·nê) Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> Old of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֤ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc came וַ֠יָּבֹאוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king at Hebron, חֶבְר֔וֹנָה (ḥeḇ·rō·w·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2275.htm">Strong's 2275: </a> Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah [where] בְּחֶבְר֖וֹן (bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2275.htm">Strong's 2275: </a> Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah David דָּוִ֥יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse made וַיִּכְרֹת֩ (way·yiḵ·rōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant a covenant בְּרִ֛ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant with them לָהֶ֨ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel And they anointed וַיִּמְשְׁח֨וּ (way·yim·šə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint [him] דָּוִ֤יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse king לְמֶ֙לֶךְ֙ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc according to the word כִּדְבַ֥ר (kiḏ·ḇar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel through בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Samuel. שְׁמוּאֵֽל׃ (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:3 So all the elders of Israel came (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>