# 2 Samuel 05 šŸ“–: David Takes Jerusalem [[šŸ“š Explore the Bible Books]] [[-2 Samuel Overview]] | [[2 Samuel 04]] | [[2 Samuel 06]] > [!info] Table of Contents > [[#šŸ“œ Scripture Text (NET)]] > [[#šŸ“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]] > [[#šŸ¤” Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]] > [[#šŸ§  Chapter Summary]] > [[#āœļø Christ in This Chapter]] > [[#šŸ”Ž Key Observations / šŸ›Ÿ Life Application]] > [[#šŸ’¬ Discussion Questions]] > [[#āœļø Key Verses to Remember]] > [[#šŸ”— Related Passages]] > [[#šŸ™ Devotional Reflection]] > [[#šŸ“‚ Internal Notes]] ## šŸ“œ Scripture Text (NET) ### David Is Anointed King Over Israel [[#Verse 01.]]Ā All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron saying, ā€œLook, we are your very flesh and blood!Ā  [[#Verse 02.]]Ā In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel.Ā TheĀ LordĀ said to you, ā€˜You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.ā€™ā€ [[#Verse 03.]]Ā When all the leadersĀ of Israel came to the king at Hebron, King David made an agreement with themĀ in Hebron before theĀ Lord. They designatedĀ David as king over Israel. [[#Verse 04.]]Ā David was thirty years old when he began to reign and he reigned for forty years. [[#Verse 05.]]Ā In Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. ### David Occupies Jerusalem [[#Verse 06.]]Ā Then the king and his men advanced to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who lived in the land. The JebusitesĀ said to David, ā€œYou cannot invade this place! Even the blind and the lame will turn you back, saying, ā€˜David cannot invade this place!ā€™ā€ [[#Verse 07.]]Ā But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).Ā  [[#Verse 08.]]Ā David said on that day, ā€œWhoever attacks the Jebusites must approach the ā€˜lameā€™ and the ā€˜blindā€™ who are Davidā€™s enemiesĀ by going through the water tunnel.ā€Ā For this reason it is said, ā€œThe blind and the lame cannot enter the palace.ā€ [[#Verse 09.]]Ā So David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. David built all around it, from the terrace inwards.Ā  [[#Verse 10.]]Ā Davidā€™s power grew steadily, for theĀ LordĀ GodĀ of Heavenā€™s ArmiesĀ was with him. [[#Verse 11.]]Ā King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons. They built a palaceĀ for David.Ā  [[#Verse 12.]]Ā David realized that theĀ LordĀ had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.Ā  [[#Verse 13.]]Ā David married more concubines and wives from Jerusalem after he arrived from Hebron. Even more sons and daughters were born to David.Ā  [[#Verse 14.]]Ā These are the names of children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, [[#Verse 15.]]Ā Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,Ā  [[#Verse 16.]]Ā Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. ### Conflict with the Philistines [[#Verse 17.]]Ā When the Philistines heard that David had been designatedĀ king over Israel, they allĀ went up to search for David. When David heard about it, he went down to the fortress.Ā  [[#Verse 18.]]Ā Now the Philistines had arrived and spread out in the valley of Rephaim.Ā  [[#Verse 19.]]Ā So David asked theĀ Lord, ā€œShould I march up against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?ā€ TheĀ LordĀ said to David, ā€œMarch up, for I will indeedĀ hand the Philistines over to you.ā€ [^1] [[#Verse 20.]]Ā So David marched against Baal Perazim and defeated them there. Then he said, ā€œTheĀ LordĀ has burst out against my enemies like water bursts out.ā€ So he called the name of that place Baal Perazim.Ā  [[#Verse 21.]]Ā The PhilistinesĀ abandoned their idolsĀ there, and David and his men picked them up. [[#Verse 22.]]Ā The Philistines again came up and spread out in the valley of Rephaim. [[#Verse 23.]]Ā So David asked theĀ LordĀ what he should do.Ā This timeĀ theĀ LordĀ said to him, ā€œDonā€™t march straight up. Instead, circle around behind them and come against them opposite the trees.Ā  [[#Verse 24.]]Ā When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the trees, act decisively. For at that moment theĀ LordĀ is going before you to strike down the armyĀ of the Philistines.ā€Ā  [[#Verse 25.]] David did just as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines from Gibeon all the way to Gezer. [[#Verse 25]]Ā David did just as theĀ LordĀ commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines from Gibeon all the way to Gezer. ## šŸ“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary ###### Overall. ###### Verse 01. ###### Verse 02. ###### Verse 03. ###### Verse 04. ###### Verse 05. ###### Verse 06. ###### Verse 07. ###### Verse 08. ###### Verse 09. ###### Verse 10. ###### Verse 11. ###### Verse 12. ###### Verse 13. ###### Verse 14. ###### Verse 15. ###### Verse 16. - Elishama- God sees. - Eliada- God hears. - Eliphelet- God will deliver. ###### Verse 17. ###### Verse 18. ###### Verse 19. ###### Verse 20. ###### Verse 21. ###### Verse 22. ###### Verse 23. ###### Verse 24. ###### Verse 25. ## šŸ¤” Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights 1. David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years (5:4). 2. He reigned seven and a half years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem (5:5). 3. Jerusalem had remained in Jebusite hands since the time of the judges (Judges 1:21). 4. Jerusalem sat on the border of Judah and Benjamin, making it a neutral capital not tied to Saul's tribe or David's. 5. The Jebusites mocked that even the blind and lame could keep David out (5:6). 6. The word often translated "water shaft" (5:8) is uncertain. Many connect it to the ancient water system by the Gihon Spring. 7. Zion is first mentioned in the Bible here, when the stronghold of Zion became the City of David (5:7). 8. Hiram king of Tyre sent cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons to build David's palace (5:11). 9. Both Nathan and Solomon were born in Jerusalem (5:14). Luke traces Jesus' family line through Nathan (Luke 3:31), and Matthew through Solomon (Matthew 1:6). 10. Baal Perazim means "lord of breaking through" (5:20), because the Lord broke through David's enemies like a flood. ## šŸ§  Chapter Summary > [!note] šŸŒ± Still growing. This section is on its way. ## āœļø Christ in This Chapter Christ is the Son of David who reigns as Shepherd and King. Israel called David their own flesh and blood and their shepherd (5:1-2), and Jesus became flesh to be the Good Shepherd and eternal King (John 1:14; 10:11; Luke 1:32-33). ## šŸ”Ž Key Observations / šŸ›Ÿ Life Application > [!note] šŸŒ± Still growing. This section is on its way. ## šŸ’¬ Discussion Questions 1. The tribes reminded David that the Lord had called him to shepherd Israel (5:2). How does seeing leadership as shepherding change the way we lead? 2. David grew stronger because the Lord was with him (5:10). How do you keep from taking credit for what God has done? 3. David asked the Lord before each battle and received different instructions each time (5:19, 23). Why is it dangerous to assume yesterday's answer fits today's situation? ## āœļø Key Verses to Remember - šŸ“– verses 2-3: The tribes recognize the Lord's call and anoint David king over Israel. - šŸ“– verse 12: David realizes the Lord has established him as king for the sake of His people Israel. - šŸ“– verse 24: The sound of marching in the treetops shows the Lord going out ahead of David. ## šŸ”— Related Passages - šŸ”— [[1 Chronicles 11#Verse 01.|1 Chronicles 11:1-9]] - David anointed king and Jerusalem captured. - šŸ”— [[Psalm 78#Verse 70.|Psalm 78:70-72]] - God chose David to shepherd His people. - šŸ”— [[Luke 01#Verse 32.|Luke 1:32-33]] - Jesus will receive the throne of His father David. - šŸ”— [[Matthew 02#Verse 06.|Matthew 2:6]] - A ruler who will shepherd God's people. - šŸ”— [[1 Chronicles 14#Verse 08.|1 Chronicles 14:8-17]] - The battles with the Philistines retold. ## šŸ™ Devotional Reflection šŸ“ SOAP: [[2 Samuel 05 - SOAP|Overnight Success]] ## šŸ“‚ Internal Notes [^1]: [[Series_TheWay_Part5-Live.To.Give]]