1. All of the tribes of Israel came to see David at Hebron. They said, "We are your own flesh and blood.
2. In the past, Saul was our king. But you led the men of Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, 'You will be the shepherd over my people Israel. You will become their ruler.' "
3. All of the elders of Israel came to see King David at Hebron. There the king made a covenant with them in the sight of the Lord. They anointed David as king over Israel.
4. David was 30 years old when he became king. He ruled for 40 years.