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2 Samuel 5–David Becomes King of a United Israel

7and 1/2 Years David lived in a divided kingdom. He reigned in Hebron but Israel was held at bay. Then the Elders finally submitted to God and at 37 years old, David became God’s king.  Immediately upon becoming king, David began the work of regaining the territory lost in the time of disarray.  He took Jerusalem–the Jebusites had fancied themselves unbeatable…They were–until they weren’t.  David recaptured his city and expanded his territory.  It was a time of restoration for David and for Israel.
 
If we follow God closely and trust him completely, We will see our share of hills and valleys. Life will throw curves and we will make dumb mistakes. God will make a huge difference in our lives, however, that will last an eternity. We must never give up.  We must never give in.  We must always seek God and trust him to do as he promised in our lives.  If we will, then that trust will carry us through the tough times and encourage us in the times of joy. We will always point to God and his blessing and never need to point at our accomplishments or treasures.  It had to be a time of pure peace for David–even as he battled Israel’s enemies. God had restored him to be king–just as he promised David when he was a teenager!
 
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All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood.In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’”

When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel.

David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. In Hebron, he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem, he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.

David Conquers Jerusalem

The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, “You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off.” They thought, “David cannot get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.

On that day David had said, “Anyone who conquers the Jebusites will have to use the water shaft to reach those ‘lame and blind’ who are David’s enemies.[a]” That is why they say, “The ‘blind and lame’ will not enter the palace.”

David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the terraces[b] inward. 10 And he became more and more powerful because the Lord God Almighty was with him.

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This is an amazing Journey. I hope you will hear from the Lord, as you seek Him with your heart. Matthew 6:33

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