2 Samuel 5:1-2

Christian Standard Bible

David, King of Israel

5 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron^(A) and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.^{[a](B) 2} Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out to battle and brought us back.^(C) The Lord also said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over Israel.’”