Lux Domini
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.

What does 2 Samuel 5:2 mean?

David was anointed king a third time. His advances were gradual, that his faith might be tried, and that he might gain experience.

Key themes

FaithJustice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgment

Read with

Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 5:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Saul Person

Asked for. (1. ) A king of Edom ( Gen. 36:37 , 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48 .