Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 11:3
Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.
3. made a covenant ] i.e. gave them a charter in which he promised to respect existing rights; cp. 1Sa 10:25 (Samuel writes the “manner” of the kingdom).
before the Lord ] One method of entering into a covenant “before the Lord” was to pass between the parts of a sacrificed animal; cp. Jer 34:18-19.
Chron. has nothing here corresponding with 2Sa 5:4-5; but cp. 1Ch 29:27.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
[See comments on 1Ch 11:1]
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(3) Therefore came all the elders of Israel.The assembly of elders, the Senate of Israel, make a contract with David concerning his prerogative and the rights of his people, thus formally determining the manner of the kingdom. (Comp. 1Sa. 8:9 seq., 1Sa. 10:25.) Representative institutions appear to have been the rule in the best period of Israels national existence. The elders or hereditary heads of the tribal subdivisions met in council to discuss and settle matters of national concern. (Comp. 1Ch. 12:23.)
Before the Lord.In the presence of the high priest, and perhaps before the ark; comp. Exo. 21:6; 1Sa. 2:25, where the priestly nudge is called God, as representing the authority of the Divine judge (Exo. 22:28).
According to the word of the Lord by Samuel.A reflection added by the chronicler, and based upon the facts related in 1Sa. 15:28; 1Sa. 16:1-13.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
1Ch 11:3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.
Ver. 3. Therefore came, &c. ] See on 2Sa 5:3 .
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
by Samuel. Hebrew by the hand of Samuel: “hand” being put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is done or written by it.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
elders: 2Sa 5:3
David made: 1Sa 11:15, 2Ki 11:17, 2Ch 23:3
before: Jdg 11:11, 1Sa 23:18
anointed: 1Sa 16:1, 1Sa 16:12, 1Sa 16:13, 2Sa 2:4, 2Ki 23:30
according: 1Sa 15:28, 1Sa 28:17
by: Heb. by the hand of
Reciprocal: 2Sa 15:10 – Hebron 1Ch 14:8 – anointed