1 Chronicles 11:1-9 - The Anointing Of David As King
1 All Israel
3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the Lord’s presence, and they anointed David king over Israel, in keeping with the Lord’s word through Samuel.
4 David
6 David said, “Whoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.” Joab
7 Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David. 8 He built up the city all the way around, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding parts, and Joab restored the rest of the city. 9 David steadily grew more powerful,