2Sa 19:40 | TNotes | STEP | 19:40 Gilgal, a natural stop along David’s westward route, was also a politically significant location: It was where the people had proclaimed Saul king (1 Sam 11:15 ) and Samuel later announced the end of Saul’s reign (1 Sam 13:13-15 ). David’s kingship now had a new beginning at Gilgal.

b1 Sam 11:15►

c1 Sam 13:13-15►

‏ 2 Samuel 19:40

19:40 ^a Gilgal, a natural stop along David’s westward route, was also a politically significant location: It was where the people had proclaimed Saul king (1 Sam 11:15 ^b) and Samuel later announced the end of Saul’s reign (1 Sam 13:13-15 ^c). David’s kingship now had a new beginning at Gilgal.