1Und es kamen alle Stämme Israels zu David nach Hebron und sprachen: Siehe, wir sind von deinem Gebein und deinem Fleisch. (1Mo 29,14; 2Sam 19,13; 1Chr 11,1)2Schon damals, als Saul über uns König war, führtest du Israel in den Kampf und wieder heim. Dazu hat der HERR dir gesagt: Du sollst mein Volk Israel weiden und sollst Fürst sein über Israel. (1Sam 13,14; 1Sam 18,13; 1Sam 18,16; 1Sam 25,30; 2Sam 6,21; 2Sam 7,8)3Und es kamen alle Ältesten in Israel zum König nach Hebron. Und der König David schloss mit ihnen einen Bund in Hebron vor dem HERRN, und sie salbten David zum König über Israel. (1Sam 16,13; 2Sam 2,4)4Dreißig Jahre war David alt, als er König wurde, und regierte vierzig Jahre. (1Kön 2,11; 1Chr 3,4; 1Chr 29,27)5Zu Hebron regierte er sieben Jahre und sechs Monate über Juda, und zu Jerusalem regierte er dreiunddreißig Jahre über ganz Israel und Juda.
David erobert Jerusalem
6Und der König zog mit seinen Männern nach Jerusalem gegen die Jebusiter, die im Lande wohnten. Sie aber sprachen zu David: Du wirst nicht hier hereinkommen, sondern Blinde und Lahme werden dich vertreiben. Damit meinten sie, dass David nicht dort hineinkommen könnte. (Jos 15,63; Ri 1,21; Ri 19,10; 1Chr 11,4)7David aber eroberte die Burg Zion; das ist Davids Stadt.8Da sprach David an jenem Tage: Wer die Jebusiter schlägt und den Schacht erreicht und die Lahmen und Blinden erschlägt, die David in der Seele verhasst sind, der soll Hauptmann und Oberster sein. Da stieg Joab, der Sohn der Zeruja, zuerst hinauf und wurde Hauptmann[1]. Daher spricht man: Lass keinen Blinden und Lahmen ins Haus! (1Chr 11,6)9So wohnte David auf der Burg und nannte sie »Stadt Davids«. Und David baute ringsumher, vom Millo an nach innen zu.10Und Davids Macht nahm immer mehr zu, und der HERR, der Gott Zebaoth, war mit ihm. (1Sam 18,14; 2Sam 3,1)11Und Hiram, der König von Tyrus, sandte Boten zu David mit Zedernholz, dazu Zimmerleute und Steinmetzen, dass sie David ein Haus bauten. (1Kön 5,15)12Und David erkannte, dass der HERR ihn als König über Israel bestätigt und sein Königtum erhöht hatte um seines Volkes Israel willen.
Söhne und Töchter Davids
13Und David nahm noch mehr Frauen und Nebenfrauen in Jerusalem, nachdem er von Hebron gekommen war, und es wurden ihm noch mehr Söhne und Töchter geboren. (2Sam 3,2; 1Chr 3,5; 1Chr 14,3)14Dies sind die Namen der Söhne, die ihm zu Jerusalem geboren sind: Schammua, Schobab, Nathan, Salomo, (Mt 1,6; Lk 3,31)15Jibhar, Elischua, Nefeg, Jafia,16Elischama, Eljada, Elifelet.
Davids Sieg über die Philister
17Da die Philister hörten, dass man David zum König über Israel gesalbt hatte, zogen sie alle herauf, um sich Davids zu bemächtigen. Als das David erfuhr, zog er hinab nach der Bergfeste. (2Sam 23,14; 1Chr 14,8)18Aber die Philister kamen und breiteten sich aus in der Ebene Refaïm. (Jos 15,8; Jos 18,16)19Und David befragte den HERRN und sprach: Soll ich hinaufziehen gegen die Philister? Willst du sie in meine Hand geben? Der HERR sprach zu David: Zieh hinauf, ich will die Philister in deine Hand geben. (1Sam 30,8; 2Sam 2,1)20Und David kam nach Baal-Perazim und schlug sie dort und sprach: Der HERR hat die Reihen meiner Feinde vor mir durchbrochen, wie Wasserfluten durchbrechen. Daher nannte man den Ort »Baal-Perazim«[2]. (Jes 28,21)21Und sie ließen ihre Götzenbilder dort zurück; David aber und seine Männer nahmen sie mit.22Die Philister aber zogen abermals herauf und breiteten sich aus in der Ebene Refaïm.23Und David befragte den HERRN; der sprach: Du sollst nicht hinaufziehen ihnen entgegen, sondern komm von hinten über sie, dass du sie angreifst vom Bakawalde her.24Und wenn du hörst, wie das Rauschen in den Wipfeln der Bakabäume einhergeht, so eile; denn dann ist der HERR ausgezogen vor dir her, zu schlagen das Heer der Philister.25David tat, wie der HERR ihm geboten hatte, und schlug die Philister von Geba an bis dahin, wo es nach Geser geht. (Ri 1,29)
1Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. (1Mo 29,14; 1Chr 11,1)2In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the Lord said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince[1] over Israel.’” (1Sam 18,13; 2Sam 7,7; 1Chr 17,6; Ps 78,71; Mt 2,6)3So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel. (Ri 11,11; 1Sam 23,18; 2Sam 3,12; 2Sam 3,21; 2Kön 11,17)4David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. (1Kön 2,11; 1Chr 3,4; 1Chr 29,27)5At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.[2] (2Sam 2,11; 2Sam 5,4)6And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, “You will not come in here, but the blind and the lame will ward you off”—thinking, “David cannot come in here.” (Jos 15,63; Ri 1,21; Ri 19,11; 1Chr 11,4)7Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. (2Sam 6,12; 2Sam 6,16)8And David said on that day, “Whoever would strike the Jebusites, let him get up the water shaft to attack ‘the lame and the blind,’ who are hated by David’s soul.” Therefore it is said, “The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.”9And David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. And David built the city all around from the Millo inward. (2Sam 5,7; 1Kön 9,15; 1Kön 9,24; 1Kön 11,27; 2Kön 12,20; 2Chr 32,5)10And David became greater and greater, for the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.11And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also carpenters and masons who built David a house. (1Chr 14,1)12And David knew that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.13And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron, and more sons and daughters were born to David. (1Chr 3,9)14And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, (1Chr 3,5)15Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,16Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
David Defeats the Philistines
17When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. But David heard of it and went down to the stronghold. (1Sam 22,4; 2Sam 23,14)18Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. (Jos 15,8; Jos 17,15; Jos 18,16; 2Sam 5,22; 2Sam 23,13)19And David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you give them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David, “Go up, for I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand.” (2Sam 2,1)20And David came to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. And he said, “The Lord has broken through my enemies before me like a breaking flood.” Therefore the name of that place is called Baal-perazim.[3] (Jes 28,21)21And the Philistines left their idols there, and David and his men carried them away.22And the Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. (2Sam 5,18)23And when David inquired of the Lord, he said, “You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come against them opposite the balsam trees. (1Sam 22,10)24And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then rouse yourself, for then the Lord has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.” (Ri 4,14; 2Kön 7,6)25And David did as the Lord commanded him, and struck down the Philistines from Geba to Gezer. (Jos 10,33)
2.Samuel 5
King James Version
1Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.2Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.3So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.4David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.5In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.6And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.7Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.8And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, that are hated of David' soul, he shall be chief and captain . Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.9So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.10And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.11And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel' sake.13And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.14And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,15Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,16And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.17But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it , and went down to the hold.18The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.19And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.20And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.21And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.22And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.23And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.24And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.25And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
1All the tribes of Israel came to see David at Hebron. They said, ‘We are your own flesh and blood.2In the past, Saul was our king. But you led Israel on their military campaigns. And the LORD said to you, “You will be the shepherd over my people Israel. You will become their ruler.” ’3All the elders of Israel came to see King David at Hebron. There the king made a covenant with them in front of the LORD. They anointed David as king over Israel.4David was 30 years old when he became king. He ruled for 40 years.5In Hebron he ruled over Judah for seven and a half years. In Jerusalem he ruled over all of Israel and Judah for 33 years.
David captures Jerusalem
6The king and his men marched to Jerusalem. They went to attack the Jebusites who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, ‘You won’t get in here. Even people who can’t see or walk can keep you from coming in.’ The Jebusites thought, ‘David can’t get in here.’7But David captured the fort of Zion. It became known as the City of David.8On that day David had said, ‘Someone might win the battle over the Jebusites. But they will have to crawl through the water tunnel to get into the city. That’s the only way they can reach those enemies of mine that you say can’t see or walk.’ That’s why people say, ‘Those who “can’t see or walk” won’t enter David’s palace.’9David moved into the fort. He called it the City of David. He built up the area around the fort. He filled in the low places. He started at the bottom and worked his way up.10David became more and more powerful. That’s because the LORD God who rules over all was with him.11Hiram was king of Tyre. He sent messengers to David. He sent cedar logs along with them. He also sent skilled workers. They worked with wood and stone. They built a palace for David.12Then David knew that the LORD had made his position as king secure. He knew that he had made him king over the whole nation of Israel. He knew that the LORD had greatly honoured his kingdom. The LORD had done it because the Israelites were his people.13After David left Hebron, he got more concubines and wives in Jerusalem. More sons and daughters were born to him there.14Here is a list of the children who were born to him in Jerusalem. Their names were Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,15Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,16Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.
David wins the battle over the Philistines
17The Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel. So their whole army went to look for him. But David heard about it. He went down to his usual place of safety.18The Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.19So David asked the LORD for advice. He said, ‘Should I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?’ The LORD answered him, ‘Go. I will surely hand over the Philistines to you.’20So David went to Baal Perazim. There he won the battle over the Philistines. He said, ‘The LORD has broken through against my enemies when I’ve attacked them. He has broken through just as water breaks through a dam.’ That’s why the place was called Baal Perazim.21The Philistines left the statues of their gods there. So David and his men carried off the statues.22Once more the Philistines came up. They spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.23So David asked the LORD for advice. The LORD answered, ‘Do not go straight up. Instead, circle around behind them. Attack them in front of the poplar trees.24Listen for the sound of marching in the tops of the trees. Then move quickly. The sound will mean that I have gone out in front of you. I will strike down the Philistine army.’25So David did just as the LORD had commanded him. He struck down the Philistines. He struck them down from Gibeon all the way to Gezer.
1All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, ‘We are your own flesh and blood.2In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, “You shall shepherd my people Israel, and you shall become their ruler.” ’3When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel.4David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty years.5In Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years.
David conquers Jerusalem
6The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, ‘You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off.’ They thought, ‘David cannot get in here.’7Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion – which is the City of David.8On that day David had said, ‘Anyone who conquers the Jebusites will have to use the water shaft to reach those “lame and blind” who are David’s enemies.[1]’ That is why they say, ‘The “blind and lame” will not enter the palace.’9David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the terraces[2] inwards.10And he became more and more powerful, because the Lord God Almighty was with him.11Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.12Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.13After he left Hebron, David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.14These are the names of the children born to him there: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,15Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,16Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.
David defeats the Philistines
17When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold.18Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;19so David enquired of the Lord, ‘Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?’ The Lord answered him, ‘Go, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hands.’20So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, ‘As waters break out, the Lord has broken out against my enemies before me.’ So that place was called Baal Perazim.[3]21The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David and his men carried them off.22Once more the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;23so David enquired of the Lord, and he answered, ‘Do not go straight up, but circle round behind them and attack them in front of the poplar trees.24As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.’25So David did as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon[4] to Gezer. (1Chr 14,16)