2 Samuel 5:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

During the meeting, David made an agreement with the leaders and asked the Lord to be their witness. Then the leaders poured olive oil on David's head to show that he was now the king of Israel.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:4

The people of Judah met with David at Hebron and poured olive oil on his head to show that he was their new king. Then they told David, “The people from Jabesh in Gilead buried Saul.”

1 Samuel 23:18

They both promised the Lord that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.

1 Samuel 16:13

Samuel poured the oil on David's head while his brothers watched. At that moment, the Spirit of the Lord took control of David and stayed with him from then on. Samuel returned home to Ramah.

2 Kings 11:17

Jehoiada the priest asked King Joash and the people to promise that they would be faithful to each other and to the Lord.

2 Samuel 3:21

After the feast, Abner said, “Your Majesty, let me leave now and bring Israel here to make an agreement with you. You'll be king of the whole nation, just as you've been wanting.” David told Abner he could leave, and he left without causing any trouble.

Judges 11:11

So Jephthah went back to Mizpah with the leaders of Gilead. The people of Gilead gathered at the place of worship and made Jephthah their ruler. Jephthah also made promises to them.

Nehemiah 9:38

And so, a firm agreement was made that had the official approval of the leaders, the Levites, and priests.

2 Chronicles 23:16

Jehoiada asked King Joash and the people to join with him in being faithful to the Lord. They agreed,

1 Chronicles 11:3

So we have come to crown you king of Israel.” David made an agreement with the leaders and asked the Lord to be their witness. Then the leaders poured olive oil on David's head to show that he was now king of Israel. This happened just as the Lord's prophet Samuel had said.

1 Samuel 11:15

Everyone went to the place of worship at Gilgal, where they agreed that Saul would be their king. Saul and the people sacrificed animals to ask for the Lord's blessing, and they had a big celebration.

Exodus 3:16

Call together the leaders of Israel and tell them that the God who was worshiped by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has appeared to you. Tell them I have seen how terribly they are being treated in Egypt,

Joshua 10:36

Joshua and his army left Eglon and attacked Hebron.

1 Kings 1:34

When you get there, Zadok and Nathan will pour olive oil over Solomon's head to show that he is the new king of Israel. Then order someone to blow a trumpet and tell everyone to shout, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Chronicles 11:1

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

2 Samuel 2:7

Saul is dead, but the tribe of Judah has made me their king. So be strong and have courage.

1 Chronicles 28:4

The Lord God chose Judah to be the leading tribe in Israel. Then from Judah, he chose my father's family, and from that family, he chose me to be the king of Israel, and he promised that my descendants will also rule as kings.