And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.
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Interpretation
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way.
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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 11:4-8.
Glossary
- David Person
- Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Jebus Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.