1 All the groups of Israel came to David in Hebron. They said, We are your family. ️❤️ 2 They said, You led us before. God said you will care for us and be king. 3 The leaders met David in Hebron. David and the people made a promise to God. They put oil on David. He was king of all Israel. ️ 4 David was 30 when he began as king. He was king 40 years. 3️⃣0️⃣➡️4️⃣0️⃣⌛ 5 He was king in Hebron 7 years and 6 months. He was king in Jerusalem 33 years over all Israel and Judah. ️7️⃣️ ➡️ ️3️⃣3️⃣ 6 David and his men went to Jerusalem. The Jebusites there said, You cannot come in! ️️ 7 But David won the strong city, Zion. He called it City of David. ✅️ 8 David said, We will go up the water path and win the city. ⚔️ 9 David lived there. He named it City of David. He built more walls and homes. 10 God was with David. God made David strong. ⭐ 11 King Hiram of Tyre sent wood and men to build David a big house. ♂️ 12 David knew God made Him king for the people of Israel. 13 David took more wives in Jerusalem. He had more sons and daughters. 14 In Jerusalem, David had sons named Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. 15 He had sons named Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, and Japhia. 16 He had sons named Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. 17 The Philistines heard David was king. They came to find him. David went to a strong safe place. ️♂️ 18 The Philistines camped in a big field named Rephaim. ⛺ 19 David asked God, Should I go fight them? God said, Go. I will help you win. ️✅⚔️ 20 David won at a place named Baal Perazim. He said, God broke the enemy like water breaks out. ⚔️ 21 The Philistines left their stone gods. David and his men took them away. ➡️♂️ 22 The Philistines came again and camped in the big field. ⛺ 23 David asked God again. God said, Do not go straight. Go around behind them near the trees. 24 God said, When you hear steps in the tops of the trees, move fast. I will go ahead of you to win. ⚔️ 25 David did what God said. He beat the Philistines from Geba to Gezer. ✅⚔️➡️️