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2 Samuel 2:1-3 David's Kingdom Established

1 David Anointed King Over Judah
In the course of time, David inquired of the Lord. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked.
The Lord said, “Go up.”
David asked, “Where shall I go?”
“To Hebron,” the Lord answered.

2 So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.

3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 2:1-3

Numbers 13:22 - They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai and Talmai, the descen... Click to read the verse Numbers 13:22 Click to read the verse Numbers 13:22

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Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:5-6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:5-6

Ezekiel 36:37 - “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Once again I will yield to the plea of the house of Isra... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:37 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:37

Genesis 32:2 - When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim. Click to read the verse Genesis 32:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:2

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Psalms 25:4-5 - Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; Click to read the verse Psalms 25:4-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:4-5

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Numbers 27:21 - He is to stand before Eleazar the priest, who will obtain decisions for him by inquiring of the... Click to read the verse Numbers 27:21 Click to read the verse Numbers 27:21

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1 Samuel 30:7-8 - Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” Abiathar br... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:7-8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:7-8

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Joshua 14:13-15 - Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. Click to read the verse Joshua 14:13-15 Click to read the verse Joshua 14:13-15

2 Samuel 5:19 - so David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:19 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:19

Joshua 9:14 - The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. Click to read the verse Joshua 9:14 Click to read the verse Joshua 9:14

Psalms 27:4 - One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all... Click to read the verse Psalms 27:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:4

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1 Samuel 23:2 - he inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” The Lord answered h... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 23:2 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 23:2

1 Chronicles 14:10 - so David inquired of God: “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 14:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 14:10

1 Samuel 30:31 - and Hebron; and to those in all the other places where David and his men had roamed. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:31 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:31

2 Samuel 15:10 - Then Absalom sent secret messengers throughout the tribes of Israel to say, “As soon as you hea... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:10

2 Samuel 5:1-3 - David Becomes King Over Israel All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “We a... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:1-3

1 Kings 2:11 - He had reigned forty years over Israel—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:11

2 Chronicles 18:4 - But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “First seek the counsel of the Lord.” Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:4 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:4