5:3 When all the leaders 1 of Israel came to the king at Hebron, King David made an agreement with them 2 in Hebron before the Lord. They designated 3 David as king over Israel.
[5:3] 1 tn Heb “elders.”
[5:3] 2 tn Heb “and the king, David, cut for them a covenant.”
[5:3] 3 tn Heb “anointed.”
