~ David Goes to Hebron ~

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.

So David went up there with his two wives,
Ahinoam of Jezreel
and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.
David also took the men who were with him,
each with his family,
and they settled in Hebron and its towns.
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,
he sent messenger 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.
My the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness,
and I too will show you the same favor
because you have done this.
Now then, be strong and brave,
for Saul your master is dead,
and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.

(II Samuel 2:1-7)