1 Some time later, David inquired of the Lord: “Should I go to one of the towns of Judah? ”The Lord answered him, “Go.”Then David asked, “Where should I go? ”“To Hebron,” the Lord replied.
2 So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.
3 In addition, David brought the men who were with him, each one with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.
4 Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. They told David: “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”
5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “The Lord bless you, because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.
6 Now, may the Lord show kindness and faithfulness to you, and I will also show the same goodness to you because you have done this deed.
7 Therefore, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”