Read 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 5.1-16. In 5.1-16: David becomes king of Israel. In verses 1-2: These verses are probably an editorial addition as they anticipate the action of the elders in v. 3. Bone and flesh means blood kinship. The people of Israel claim David as one of their own even though he was from Judah. Led out and brought in are idioms for military leadership. Shepherd is a common metaphor for ruler or king. In verse 3: The elders were the senior leaders of the tribes. In verse 4: Forty years is a round number for a generation. In verses 6-8: The exact meaning of these verses is not clear. 1 Chr 11.5-6 differ., indicating that even the Chronicler found these verses confusing. The important point is that David conquered Jerusalem, which provided him a neutral capital in his effort to unite Israel and Judah. In verse 9: Millo means "fil" and apparently refers to a landfill or artificial platform created near the stronghold. In verse 10: The hosts are the armies, heavenly and earthly. In verse 11: Tyre was the capital of Phoenicia, the country north of Israel. Its cedar was a luxury item in the ancient Near East. Comments or Questions..
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