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2 Samuel 2:4-5

4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah.
When David was told that it was the men of Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul,

5 he sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead to say to them, “The Lord bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 2:4-5

Psalms 55:20 - My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. Click to read the verse Psalms 55:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:20

2 Samuel 5:5 - In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over al... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:5 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:5

2 Samuel 5:3 - When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a compact with th... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:3

2 Samuel 2:11 - The length of time David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six mon... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:11

Genesis 49:8-10 - “Judah, your brothers will praise you; your hand will be on the neck of your enemies; your fath... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:8-10 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:8-10

Psalms 75:2 - You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly. Click to read the verse Psalms 75:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 75:2

2 Kings 11:12 - Jehoiada brought out the king’s son and put the crown on him; he presented him with a copy of t... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 11:12 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 11:12

1 Samuel 16:13 - So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:13 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:13

1 Samuel 31:11-13 - When the people of Jabesh Gilead heard of what the Philistines had done to Saul, Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 31:11-13 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 31:11-13

1 Kings 1:34 - There have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel. Blow the trumpe... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:34 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:34

Acts 13:22 - After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ‘I have found David... Click to read the verse Acts 13:22 Click to read the verse Acts 13:22

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

1 Samuel 31:11 - When the people of Jabesh Gilead heard of what the Philistines had done to Saul, Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 31:11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 31:11

2 Samuel 2:7 - Now then, be strong and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the house of Judah has anointe... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:7

2 Samuel 5:17 - David Defeats the Philistines When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:17 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:17

2 Samuel 19:42 - All the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is closely relat... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:42 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:42

2 Samuel 19:11 - King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Ask the elders of Judah, ‘Why... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:11

1 Chronicles 11:3 - When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a compact with them at ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:3 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:3

2 Samuel 12:8 - I gave your master’s house to you, and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:8 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:8

2 Samuel 21:11 - When David was told what Aiah’s daughter Rizpah, Saul’s concubine, had done, Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:11

Psalms 21:3 - You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. Click to read the verse Psalms 21:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 21:3