2 Samuel 2:3

3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns.

2 Samuel 2:3 in Other Translations

3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

3 And David brought up his men who were with him, everyone with his household, and they lived in the towns of Hebron.

3 and his men and their families all moved to Judah, and they settled in the villages near Hebron.

3 David's men, along with their families, also went with him and made their home in and around Hebron.

3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

3 David took his men and their families with him, and they settled in the towns around Hebron.

3 In addition, David brought the men who were with him, each one with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.

3 David also took his men and their families with him. They settled down in Hebron and its towns.

2 Samuel 2:3 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 2:3

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man
with his household
They and their families, and no doubt provided well for them when he was settled on the throne, who had shown themselves to be his faithful friends, closely attached to his interest, and had run the risk of their all on his account. See ( Matthew 19:28 ) .

And they dwelt in the cities of Hebron;
in the towns and villages about it; for that itself being a city of refuge, and inhabited by priests, there was not room enough for all David's men, who were now increasing, persons from various tribes flocking to him. See ( 1 Chronicles 12:1-40 ) .

2 Samuel 2:3 In-Context

1 In the course of time, David inquired of the LORD. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. The LORD said, “Go up.” David asked, “Where shall I go?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered.

2 So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.

3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns.

4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the tribe of Judah. When David was told that it was the men from Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul,

5 he sent messengers to them to say to them, “The LORD bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Samuel 27:2; 1 Samuel 30:9; 1 Chronicles 12:22
• 2. S Genesis 13:18; Genesis 23:2; Genesis 37:14