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A Mutual Covenant
Commentators explain that the "league" David made with the elders was a formal, two-way agreement. David committed to ruling justly, and the people, through their representatives, committed to submitting to his authority. This establishes the principle of a monarchy accountable to both God and the people.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 5:3
18th Century
Theologian
Before the Lord - Abiathar and Zadok the priests were both with David, and the tabernacle and altar may have been at Hebron, though the ark …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 5:3
19th Century
Bishop
Made a league with them. —It would be an anachronism to interpret this as the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, but the …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 5:3
17th Century
Pastor
So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron
Which either explains what is meant by the tribes coming to h…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 5:1–5
17th Century
Minister
David was anointed king a third time. His advances were gradual, that his faith might be tried, and that he might gain experience. Thus his kingdom…