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1 Chronicles 11:1

1 Chronicles 11:1
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

This chapter runs parallel with 2 Sam. 5 as far as 1Ch 11:9, after which it is to be compared with 2 Sam. 23:8-39 as far as 1Ch 11:40, the remainder 1Ch 11:41-47 being an addition, to which Samuel has…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Then all Israel gathered themselves to David - See Sa2 5:1-10 (note), for the history contained in the first nine verses of this chapter, and the notes there.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Chronicles 11:1-9

David is here brought to the possession.

I. Of the throne of Israel, after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. In consideration of his relation to them (Ch1 11:1), his former good…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1Ch 11:1-3 (2Sa 5:1-3). David made King over all Israel

1. Then Render, And. Chron. has nothing here corresponding to 2 Samuel 1-4, Chapter s which cover a period of seven years (2Sa 5:5). David's…