51 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
51 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood.
51 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh.
51 Before long all the tribes of Israel approached David in Hebron and said, "Look at us - your own flesh and blood!
51 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, "Indeed we are your bone and your flesh.
51 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, "We are your own flesh and blood.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:1
Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:1-5
(Read 2 Samuel 5:1-5)
David was anointed king a third time. His advances were gradual, that his faith might be tried, and that he might gain experience. Thus his kingdom typified that of the Messiah, which was to come to its height by degrees. Thus Jesus became our Brother, took upon him our nature, dwelt in it that he might become our Prince and Saviour: thus the humbled sinner takes encouragement from the endearing relation, applies for his salvation, submits to his authority, and craves his protection.