2 Samuel 5:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

Israel's leaders met with David at Hebron and said, “We are your relatives.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:30

because we are each part of his body.

2 Samuel 19:13

And tell Amasa, “You're my nephew, and with God as a witness, I swear I'll make you commander of my army instead of Joab.”

Genesis 29:14

Laban said, “You are my nephew, and you are like one of my own family.” After Jacob had been there for a month,

Hebrews 2:14

We are people of flesh and blood. This is why Jesus became one of us. He died to destroy the devil, who had power over death.

Judges 9:2

and told them to say to the leaders of Shechem, “Do you think it would be good to have all 70 of Gideon's sons ruling us? Wouldn't you rather have just one man be king? Abimelech would make a good king, and he's related to us.”

Deuteronomy 17:15

Go ahead and appoint a king, but make sure that he is an Israelite and that he is the one the Lord has chosen.

Joshua 10:36

Joshua and his army left Eglon and attacked Hebron.

2 Samuel 19:12

He is your brother, your own relative! Why haven't you done anything to bring him back?”

2 Samuel 19:43

Those from Israel said, “King David belongs to us ten times more than he belongs to you. Why didn't you think we were good enough to help you? After all, we were the first ones to think of bringing him back!” The people of Judah argued more strongly than the people of Israel.

2 Samuel 2:32

Joab and his troops carried Asahel's body to Bethlehem and buried him in the family burial place. Then they marched all night and reached Hebron before sunrise.

2 Samuel 19:14

Soon the tribe of Judah again became followers of David, and they sent him this message: “Come back, and bring your soldiers with you.”