1 Chronicles 11 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

In this chapter is repeated, I. The elevation of David to the throne, immediately upon the death of Saul, by common consent, ver. 1-3. II. His gaining the castle of Zion out of the hands of the Jebusites, ver. 4-9. III. The catalogue of the worthies and great men of his kingdom, ver. 10-47.

David's Accession to the Throne. (b. c. 1055.)

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