2 Samuel 2:4

2:4 The men of Judah came and there they anointed David as king over the people 1  of Judah.

David was told, 2  “The people 3  of Jabesh Gilead are the ones who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 2:7

2:7 Now be courageous 4  and prove to be valiant warriors, for your lord Saul is dead. The people of Judah have anointed me as king over them.”

1 tn Heb “house.”

2 tn Heb “and they told David.” The subject appears to be indefinite, allowing one to translate the verb as passive with David as subject.

3 tn Heb “men.”

4 tn Heb “let your hands be strong.”