2 Samuel 2:3

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

Bible in Basic English

And David took all his men with him, every man with his family: and they were living in the towns round Hebron.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the men also that were with him, David brought up every man with his household: and they abode in the towns of Hebron.

Free Bible Version

He also brought the men who were with him, along with their families, and they settled in the villages near Hebron.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dauid brought vp the men that were with him, euery man with his houshold, and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

Translation for Translators

He also took the men who had been with him, and their families. They all started to live in villages near Hebron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David brought the men who were with him, who each brought his family, to the cities of Hebron, where they began to live.

Noah Webster Bible

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

World English Bible

David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron.

Young's Literal Translation

and his men who [are] with him hath David brought up — a man and his household — and they dwell in the cities of Hebron.

Context

David Anointed King of Judah

²So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.³David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.

Summary

This verse recounts David's journey from Hebron to Judah, where he was anointed king over the house of Judah. It marks the beginning of David's reign as king, a significant step towards fulfilling God's promise of making him king over Israel. The anointing in Judah sets the stage for the eventual unification of Israel under David's leadership. It showcases God's faithfulness in establishing David as the chosen ruler, despite the challenges and opposition he faced.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household,.... They and their families, and no doubt provided well for them when he was settled on the throne, who had shown themselves to be his faithful friends, closely attached to his interest, and had run the risk of their all on his account. See Mat 19:28. And they dwelt in the cities of Hebron; in the towns and villages about it; for that itself being a city of refuge, and inhabited by priests, there was not room enough for all David's men, who were now increasing, persons from various tribes flocking to him. See Ch1 12:1.

2 Samuel 2:3

David Anointed King of Judah

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

Bible in Basic English

And David took all his men with him, every man with his family: and they were living in the towns round Hebron.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the men also that were with him, David brought up every man with his household: and they abode in the towns of Hebron.

Free Bible Version

He also brought the men who were with him, along with their families, and they settled in the villages near Hebron.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dauid brought vp the men that were with him, euery man with his houshold, and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

Translation for Translators

He also took the men who had been with him, and their families. They all started to live in villages near Hebron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David brought the men who were with him, who each brought his family, to the cities of Hebron, where they began to live.

Noah Webster Bible

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

World English Bible

David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron.

Young's Literal Translation

and his men who [are] with him hath David brought up — a man and his household — and they dwell in the cities of Hebron.