2 Samuel 2:3David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron.
The setting
Hebron region, Israel, ~1010 BC. Six hundred battle-hardened warriors who followed David through years of exile now settle with their families in the cities surrounding Hebron.
The emotion here: quiet satisfaction at recording David's strategic wisdom
The original word
anashiyw (אֲנָשָׁיו) — his men, warriors bound by loyalty not just duty
Why it matters
These 600 men had been with David since his outlaw days, forming Israel's first professional military unit
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 2:3
This isn't just settlement - it's David establishing his power base with his most loyal supporters
Common misconceptionThis seems like random settlement, but David is militarily securing Hebron by placing his veteran warriors in surrounding cities.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 2:3
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 2:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 2:3 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include community, leadership. Notable phrases: brought up his men; every man with his household.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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