David Anointed King of Israel 1000-1005 BC. David reigns over Judah circa 1011–1004 bc; circa 1004–971 bc, David reigned over all of Israel, including Judah
5 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. (Mending of the Civil War) 2 In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the Lord said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel.’ ” (Common knowledge that David will be next king.)(Hamurrabi was the shepherd over his people. Jesus is our shepherd.) 3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel. (after 7 years of Civil war Israel is back as one nation.) 4 David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. (Priests 30-50, Joseph 30, Jesus 30. 5 At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years. David was 70 when he died. There were 15-20 years between Samuel’s anointing of David and his ascent to the throne of Israel.
6 And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, “You will not come in here, but the blind and the lame will ward you off”—thinking, “David cannot come in here.” Capital is Hebron, but Jerusalem is David’s choice. Grew up in Bethlehem, 5 miles away. The city was never taken except for briefly by Joshua, taken over by Jebusites. Mentioned 811 times, city mentioned second? Babylon.
Psalm 132, The Lord chose Zion. Psalm 125 describes Jerusalem. City on a hill with two deep ravines on each side.
Abraham and Mt. Moriah. Melchizedek King of Salem. City of Jebu.
Jebusites
Ancient inhabitants of Jerusalem and its environs. They were sworn enemies of Israel and were among the people groups that God instructed the Israelites to obliterate (see Exod 34:11; Deut 7:1–2; 20:17). However, the Israelites were unable to drive the Jebusites out of the land (see Josh 15:63; Judg 1:21).[1]
7 Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. It seemed to be impossible but David did it anyway.
8 And David said on that day, “Whoever would strike the Jebusites, let him get up the water shaft to attack ‘the lame and the blind,’ who are hated by David’s soul.” Therefore it is said, “The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.” 9 And David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. And David built the city all around from the Millo inward. Tunnel stuff still there.
10 And David became greater and greater, for the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.
11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also carpenters and masons who built David a house. 12 And David knew that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
13 And David took more concubines and wives (strange word order, pointing out a weak point of David) from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron, and more sons and daughters were born to David. 14 And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, 15 Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, 16 Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
David Defeats the Philistines
17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. But David heard of it and went down to the stronghold. 18 Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.(Giants) 19 And David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you give them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David, “Go up, for I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand.” David saw the opportunity but asked God for permission.
20 And David came to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. And he said, “The Lord has broken through my enemies before me like a breaking flood.” Therefore the name of that place is called Baal-perazim. Lord of the breakthoughs 21 And the Philistines left their idols there, and David and his men carried them away. (hint? Not destroyed) NIV App. 1 Chron 14:13, Rather than plunder the idols and parade them as trophies of war, David burned them, the relics of false worship in accordance of the law of Moses. Deut. 7:5; 12:3
22 And the Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. 23 And when David inquired of the Lord, he said, “You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come against them opposite the balsam trees. Mulberry trees? 24 And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then rouse yourself, for then the Lord has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.” 25 And David did as the Lord commanded him, and struck down the Philistines from Geba to Gezer.
The Ark Brought to Jerusalem. David mentioned 1118 times, only Christ more. 62 chapters, Abraham 14 joseph 14 Jacob 11 chapter Elijah 9 chapters.
1-10 David’s triumphs, 11-12 Davids temptations, 13 on Davids troubles. Bible is always honest about its heroes.
[1] John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 2 Sa 5:6.