5:3 When all the leaders 1 of Israel came to the king at Hebron, King David made an agreement with them 2 in Hebron before the Lord. They designated 3 David as king over Israel.
1 tn Heb “elders.”
2 tn Heb “and the king, David, cut for them a covenant.”
3 tn Heb “anointed.”
4 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.