Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

Chapter 69
David Crowned King at Last
This chapter is based on 2 Samuel 2 to 5:5.
The death of Saul removed the dangers that had made David an
exile. The way was now open for him to return to his own land.
"David inquired of the Lord, saying, 'Shall I go up to any of the
cities of Judah?' And the Lord said to him, 'Go up.' David said,
'Where shall I go up?' And He said, 'To Hebron.'"
David and his followers immediately prepared to obey. As the
caravan entered the city, the men of Judah were waiting to welcome
David as the future king of Israel. Arrangements were made at once
for his coronation. "And there they anointed David king over the
house of Judah." No effort was made to establish his authority over
the other tribes.
When David heard of the brave deed of the men of Jabesh
Gilead in rescuing the bodies of Saul and Jonathan and giving them
honorable burial, he sent the message, "You are blessed of the Lord,
for you have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have
buried him. And now may the Lord show kindness and truth to you.
I also will repay you this kindness."
The Philistines were not upset by Judah's action in making
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