21 Then it came about afterwards e that David inquired of the Lord , saying , "Shall I go up to one of the cities of Judah ?" And the Lord said to him, "Go up." So David said , "Where shall I go up?" And He said , " To Hebron ." 2 So David went up there , and his two wives also , Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite . 3 And David brought up his men who were with him, each with his household ; and they lived in the cities of Hebron . 4 Then the men of Judah came and there anointed David king over the house of Judah . And they told David , saying, "It was the men of Jabesh-gilead e who buried Saul ." 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead e , and said to them, " May you be blessed of the Lord because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord , and have buried him. 6 "Now may the Lord show lovingkindness and truth to you; and I also will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing . 7 "Now therefore, let your hands be strong and be valiant e ; for Saul your lord is dead , and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:1-7
Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:1-7.
(Read 2 Samuel 2:1-7.)
After the death of Saul, many went to David at Ziklag, 1 Chronicles 12:22, but he trusted in God who promised him the kingdom, to give it in his own time and manner. Yet assurance of hope in God's promise, will quicken pious endeavours. If I be chosen to the crown of life, it does not follow, Then I will do nothing; but, Then I will do all that God directs me. This good use David made of his election, and so will all whom God has chosen. In all our journeys and removes, it is comfortable to see God going before us; and we may do so, if by faith and prayer we set Him before us. God, according to the promise, directed David's path. David rose gradually: thus the kingdom of the Messiah, the Son of David, is set up by degrees; he is Lord of all, but we see not yet all things put under him.