1 Chronicles 11:1
1 Chronicles 11:1 in Multiple Translations
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron, and said, Truly, we are your bone and your flesh.
All the Israelites gathered to meet with David in Hebron. They told him, “We are your flesh and blood.
Then all Israel gathered themselues to Dauid vnto Hebron, saying, Beholde, we are thy bones and thy flesh.
And gathered are all Israel unto David to Hebron, saying, 'Lo, thy bone and thy flesh [are] we;
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, “Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David in Hebron, saying: We are thy bone, and thy flesh.
Then the people of Israel came to David at Hebron town and said to him, “Listen, we have the same ancestors [IDM] that you have.
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Context — David Anointed King of All Israel
1Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.
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.’” 3So 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.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 5:1–16 | Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” 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. David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David. ” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward. And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him. Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him. These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 12:23–40 | Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. From Levi: 4,600, including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle. And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war. All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. |
| 3 | Judges 9:2 | “Please ask all the leaders of Shechem, ‘Is it better for you that seventy men, all the sons of Jerubbaal, rule over you, or just one man?’ Remember that I am your own flesh and blood.” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 17:15 | you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers. |
| 5 | Genesis 29:14 | Then Laban declared, “You are indeed my own flesh and blood.” After Jacob had stayed with him a month, |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 15:10 | Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” |
| 7 | 1 Kings 2:11 | The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. |
| 8 | Numbers 13:22 | They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. |
| 9 | Ephesians 5:30 | For we are members of His body. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 19:12–13 | You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from this time you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” |
1 Chronicles 11:1 Summary
This verse shows that all the people of Israel came together to support David as their new king. They said, 'Here we are, your own flesh and blood,' which means they were acknowledging that they were all part of the same family and wanted to follow David. This is similar to how Jesus calls us to be part of His family and follow Him (John 1:12-13, Romans 8:14-17). By submitting to David's leadership, the people of Israel were able to unite and move forward together, and we can learn from their example by submitting to God's leadership in our lives (Psalm 119:133, Proverbs 3:5-6).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that all Israel came together to David at Hebron?
This phrase indicates that the people of Israel were uniting under David's leadership, recognizing him as their king, as prophesied in 1 Samuel 16:13 and fulfilled in 2 Samuel 5:1-5.
Why did the people of Israel say 'Here we are, your own flesh and blood' to David?
The people were acknowledging their shared heritage and kinship with David, emphasizing their unity and loyalty to him as their leader, much like the sentiment expressed in Romans 9:3.
Is this event related to any other significant events in the Bible?
Yes, this event is connected to the prophecy made by the prophet Samuel in 1 Samuel 16:1-13, where David was anointed as the future king of Israel, and it sets the stage for David's reign as described in 2 Samuel 2:1-7.
What can we learn from the people's willingness to submit to David's leadership?
Their willingness to follow David demonstrates the importance of humility and submission to God-ordained authority, as seen in Hebrews 13:17 and 1 Peter 5:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to submit to God-ordained authority in my life, and how can I demonstrate humility like the people of Israel?
- How can I, like the people of Israel, recognize and respond to God's leading in my life, especially when it comes to leadership and guidance?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of unity and loyalty with my fellow believers, just as the people of Israel did with David?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and appreciate my shared heritage and kinship with other believers, and how can this impact my relationships with them?
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Sermons on 1 Chronicles 11:1
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David by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes David's spiritual greatness as a key characteristic of effective leadership, illustrating how despite numerous obstacles, including familial rejection a |
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The Holy Spirit - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the subtlety of Satan's tactics in deceiving and stealing the hearts of people through fair words and a fair presence. He emphasizes the impo |
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Epistle 342 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of living and walking in the faith that all saints throughout history have lived by, emphasizing examples like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, |
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