Holy Scripture
2 Samuel 5:1
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“What more should I say? He did not open his mouth to those planning deceit, and, as though he did not hear, he thought no word should be returned, nor did he answer their reproaches. When he was spoken of evilly, he prayed. When he was cursed, he blessed. He walked in simplicity of heart and fled from the proud. He wa…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
1And all the tribes of Israel come to David to Hebron, and they said to him, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
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In context
— 2 Samuel 5:1 —
2And heretofore Saul being king over us, thou wast he that didst lead out and bring in Israel: and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be for a leader to my people Israel.
3And all the elders of Israel come to the king to Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the Lord; and they anoint David king over all Israel.