2 Samuel 2:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.”
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Read Full Chapter →David brings up the loyal men who had followed him, each with his family, and they settle in the towns around Hebron.
What Does 2 Samuel 2:3 Mean?
The men who had gathered to David in the cave of Adullam and stood by him through years of flight now come up with him, each bringing his own family. They take up residence in the cities surrounding Hebron, the moment of homeless wandering giving way to settled dwelling.
Years of shared hardship now ripen into shared inheritance. Those who endured the wilderness with David are not left behind when he is honored; they dwell with him in the land. So it is with the One greater than David, who tells His followers that where He is, there they will be also. Faithfulness in the lean years is not forgotten when the promise arrives.
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What does 2 Samuel 2:3 mean?
David brings up the loyal men who had followed him, each with his family, and they settle in the towns around Hebron.