All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord your God 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, he made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel, as the Lord had promised through Samuel.
David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David. (1 Chronicles 11:1-5)
Hebron is situated to the south of Jerusalem. Although all Israel came to David at Hebron, the southern tribes seem to be the foundation of his authority, specifically Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. David fights his way into Jerusalem and makes it a "City of David." Later, when David's kingdom splits, the center of the northern kingdom's authority is Samaria.
Which kingdom will prefer David's closest descendants? Does it matter, and if so, then why?
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