5:1,2
David now formally becomes king over all of Israel. This is done with the will of the people, for we are told that “all the tribes of Israel” came to David, wanting him to be king. They declare that they “are your own flesh and blood”. They also remember that David led many successful military campaigns. In addition they knew the prophetic announcements concerning David.
5:3
The king made a covenant with the elders of Israel. This was done before the Lord. So David was something of a constitutional ruler, rather than an absolute ruler. I.e. he was beholden to the people, rather than the people just being told what was happening. This was also done “before the Lord”. In a church marriage service, the bride and groom make commitments to one another before the Lord.
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