1 Chronicles 11:1
David Made King over Israel
111 All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood.
Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 11:1
King James Version
David Made King over Israel
111 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
English Standard Version
David Made King over Israel
111 Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh.
The Message
David Made King over Israel
111 Then all Israel assembled before David at Hebron. "Look at us," they said. "We're your very flesh and blood.
New King James Version
David Made King over Israel
111 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, "Indeed we are your bone and your flesh.
New Living Translation
David Made King over Israel
111 Then all Israel gathered before David at Hebron and told him, "We are your own flesh and blood.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:1
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:1-9
(Read 1 Chronicles 11:1-9)
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to the Lord.