1 Chronicles 11:1-9

DAVID BECOMES KING OVER ISRAEL

Keywords 11:3

When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a compact with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel, as the LORD had promised through Samuel.

 

1. David is made king (1-3)

The people of Israel were unified in their support for David. They had good

reasons for making David their king - he was their flesh and blood and he was a

victorious military leader. However, the greatest reason for making him king was

God’s promise: “You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their

ruler.” The elders of Israel anointed him king in Hebron, fulfilling the word of God.

 

2. The Lord was with David (4-9)

Although the Jebusites said to David, “You will not get in here”, David captured

the fortress of Zion and it became known as the “City of David”. This shows that

we shouldn’t be deceived by our enemies! David took residence in the fortress

and built up the city around it, from the terraces to the surrounding wall. Joab in

turn restored the rest of the city. Verse 9 says, “David became more and more

powerful, because the LORD Almighty was with him.” In the same way, God was

with the remnant in Jerusalem and they were to put their trust in Him.

 

Prayer Lord, help us to live according to your promises.

One Word Our victory is in the Lord!