3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns.
3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
3 And David brought up his men who were with him, everyone with his household, and they lived in the towns of Hebron.
3 David's men, along with their families, also went with him and made their home in and around Hebron.
3 And David brought up the men who were with him, every man with his household. So they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
3 and his men and their families all moved to Judah, and they settled in the villages near Hebron.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:3
Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:1-7.
(Read 2 Samuel 2:1-7.)
After the death of Saul, many went to David at Ziklag, 1 Chronicles 12:22, but he trusted in God who promised him the kingdom, to give it in his own time and manner. Yet assurance of hope in God's promise, will quicken pious endeavours. If I be chosen to the crown of life, it does not follow, Then I will do nothing; but, Then I will do all that God directs me. This good use David made of his election, and so will all whom God has chosen. In all our journeys and removes, it is comfortable to see God going before us; and we may do so, if by faith and prayer we set Him before us. God, according to the promise, directed David's path. David rose gradually: thus the kingdom of the Messiah, the Son of David, is set up by degrees; he is Lord of all, but we see not yet all things put under him.