5:1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron saying, “Look, we are your very flesh and blood! 2
5:3 When all the leaders 3 of Israel came to the king at Hebron, King David made an agreement with them 4 in Hebron before the Lord. They designated 5 David as king over Israel.
1 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Absalom) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Heb “look we are your bone and your flesh.”
3 tn Heb “elders.”
4 tn Heb “and the king, David, cut for them a covenant.”
5 tn Heb “anointed.”