Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:1
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David - See 2 Samuel 5:1-10 ; (note), for the history contained in the first nine verses of this chapter, and the notes there. read more
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David - See 2 Samuel 5:1-10 ; (note), for the history contained in the first nine verses of this chapter, and the notes there. read more
EXPOSITION Upon the death of Saul, Abner, for a while espousing the cause of Ishbo-sheth, the only surviving son of Saul, "made him king over" a large proportion of the people, exclusive of Judah ( 2 Samuel 2:8-10 ). Already David had been anointed at Hebron by "the men of Judah, king over the house of Judah" ( 2 Samuel 2:1-4 ). And David continued "king in Hebron over the house of Judah seven years and six months" ( 2 Samuel 2:11 ; 2 Samuel 5:5 ; 1 Kings 2:11 ; 1 Chronicles... read more
This chapter runs parallel with 2 Samuel 5:0 as far as 1 Chronicles 11:9, after which it is to be compared with 2 Samuel 23:8-39 as far as 1 Chronicles 11:40, the remainder 1 Chronicles 11:41-47 being an addition, to which Samuel has nothing corresponding. Compare throughout the notes in Samuel. read more
1 Chronicles 11:1-2. All Israel gathered themselves to David That is, all the tribes of Israel, as it is expressed 2 Samuel 5:1, by their elders ( 1Ch 11:3 ) and officers, and a great multitude of their soldiers and people. The Lord said unto thee Or, concerning thee: for it is apparent that they knew it was God’s will David should be king, and therefore many of them had opposed David hitherto against their own consciences. read more
David made king (11:1-12:40)It seems clear that the writer of Chronicles assumes that his readers have already read the books of Samuel and Kings. (In this commentary also it is assumed that the reader has read these books. For further details see notes and maps at the relevant places in Samuel and Kings, and the appendix at the end of Chronicles.)In view of his readers’ assumed knowledge, the Chronicler makes no attempt to record events that have little to do with his central purpose. For... read more
Then all Israel. Compare 2 Samuel 5:2 . Omitting all events in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:1-4 ). See App-56 . In this chapter we have 1-3 David's Coronation; 4-9, David's Capital; 10-47, David's Captains. read more
DAVID MADE KING OVER ALL ISRAEL;THE CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM;A LIST OF DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN.DAVID MADE KING OVER ALL ISRAEL"Then all Israel gathered themselves together unto David at Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and flesh. In times past, even when Saul was king, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over my people Israel. So all the elders of Israel came to the king to... read more
1. Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron—This event happened on the death of Ish-bosheth (see on :-). The convention of the estates of the kingdom, the public and solemn homage of the representatives of the people, and the repeated anointing of the new king in their presence and by their direction, seem to have been necessary to the general acknowledgment of the sovereign on the part of the nation (compare :-). :-. HE WINS THE CASTLE OF ZION FROM THE JEBUSITES BY JOAB'S... read more
B. David’s Coronation and Capital 11:1-9David is really the hero of both 1 and 2 Chronicles. The heart of Chronicles is the rise of David and the establishment of the Davidic kingdom, which begins with chapter 11."They [1 and 2 Chronicles] look forward with anticipation to the coming King who will bring in God’s final salvation and blessing." [Note: Sailhamer, p. 32.] "The principle point we wish to emphasize is that the Chronicler, the composer of the original work, structured his history... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:1-9
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 (1 Chron. 11:1), his former good services, and especially the divine designation (1 Chron. 11:2), they anointed him their king: he covenanted to protect them, and they to bear faith and true allegiance to him, 1 Chron. 11:3. Observe, 1. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. If God had... read more