2Sa 2:7 | TNotes | STEP | 2:7 David’s anointing by the people of Judah provided the legal basis of his kingship, just as it had for Saul (1 Sam 11:15 ). He had been anointed by the prophet Samuel years earlier (1 Sam 16:13 ).

b1 Sam 11:15►

c1 Sam 16:13►

‏ 2 Samuel 2:7

2:7 ^a David’s anointing by the people of Judah provided the legal basis of his kingship, just as it had for Saul (1 Sam 11:15 ^b). He had been anointed by the prophet Samuel years earlier (1 Sam 16:13 ^c).