Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 5 of 2 Samuel. The tribes of Israel come to David and recognize three reasons for his authority: they belong to the same people, David had already led Israel’s forces, and above all, the Lord had declared that he would be shepherd and ruler over Israel. The anointing at Hebron now formalizes his reign over all Israel. The language of shepherd introduces an important theological dimension: ruling does not consist merely of exercising power, but of caring for the people who belong to God.
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Und es kamen alle Stämme Israels zu David gen Hebron und sprachen: Siehe, wir sind deines Gebeins und deines Fleisches.
Y vinieron todas las tribus de Israel a David en Hebrón, y hablaron, diciendo: He aquí nosotros somos tus huesos y tú carne.
Toutes les tribus d'Israël vinrent auprès de David, à Hébron, et dirent: Voici, nous sommes tes os et ta chair.
ALLORA tutte le tribù d’Israele vennero a Davide in Hebron, e gli dissero così: Ecco, noi siamo tue ossa e tua carne.
ENTÃO todas as tribos de Israel vieram a Davi, em Hebrom, e falaram, dizendo: Eis-nos aqui, somos teus ossos e tua carne.
以色列 眾支派來到 希伯崙 見 大衛 ,說:「看哪,我們是你的骨肉。
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