In this chapter is repeated, I. The elevation of David to the throne, immediately upon the death of Saul, by common consent, 1 Chron. 11:1–3. II. His gaining the castle of Zion out of the hands of the Jebusites, 1 Chron. 11:4–9. III.

David is here brought to the possession. I. Of the throne of Israel, after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. In consideration of his relation to them , his former good services, and especially the divine designation , they anointed him their king: he covenanted to protect them,…

We have here an account of David’s worthies, the great men of his time that served him and were preferred by him. The first edition of this catalogue we had, 2 Sam. 23:8–39, &c. This is much the same, only that those named here from 1 Chron. 11:41–47 to the end are added. Observe, I.