1 Chronicles 11
Summary for 1Chr 11:1-3: 11:1-3 a David first became king of Judah at Hebron and ruled there 7½ years (3:4 b; 2 Sam 5:5 c). The Chronicler omits the account of that period (see 2 Sam 2–4 d) and focuses on David’s reign over the entire nation for 33½ years, beginning with his covenant ... with all the elders of Israel at Hebron (see 2 Sam 5:1-5 e).Summary for 1Chr 11:4-9: 11:4-9 f David’s conquest and rebuilding of Jerusalem established it as the capital city of his reign over all Israel.
Summary for 1Chr 11:10-47: 11:10-47 g This account of David’s mighty warriors demonstrates that David had the support of Israel’s best and bravest men, as well as the support of all Israel (cp. 2 Sam 23:8-39 h). 11:10 i just as the Lord had promised: David’s kingship was God’s choice, not David’s or the people’s (cp. 11:3 j; 1 Sam 16:11-14 k).
Summary for 1Chr 11:41-47: 11:41-47 l Zabad ... Jaasiel: These warriors, not mentioned in the parallel passage at 2 Sam 23 m, were from locations east of the Jordan River. David had broad support among all the tribes of Israel as well as among foreigners.
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