Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
2 Samuel 2:3
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David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.
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And his men that [were] with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
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David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron.
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And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
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2 Samuel 2
1 Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD.
2 So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.
3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.
4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”
5 So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.
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