Bible Chapter Summary
1 Chronicles 11 Summary
David Anointed King and Takes Jerusalem
All Israel gathers to David at Hebron, recognizing him as their rightful king and making a covenant with him, whereupon they anoint him king according to the word of the Lord. David and all Israel then go to Jerusalem and take the fortified city from the Jebusites, with Joab leading and becoming chief. David dwells in the stronghold, which is called the City of David, and the Lord preserves him as his kingdom grows greater. The chapter concludes with a detailed list of David's mighty men and champions, including Jashobeam, Eleazar, Benaiah, and many others who strengthened his kingdom.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Chronicles 11:1-3
“Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”
1 Chronicles 11:5-7
“And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.”
1 Chronicles 11:9
“So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.”
1 Chronicles 11:10-11
“These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.”
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