1 Chronicles 11:1

Then all Israel gathered themselues to Dauid vnHebron, saying, Behold, wee are thy bone and thy flesh. 1 Chronicles 11:1 (KJV)

1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that provides historical accounts of the kings of Israel, particularly focusing on the reign of King David. In chapter 11, the narrative centers around David’s rise to power and his establishment as the king of Israel.

The verse begins by stating, “Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron.” Now all Israel also gathered themselves together to David at Hebron, and said, Behold, we are thy bone, and thy flesh; and whithersoever thou goes t we will also go.” This verse highlights the unity and loyalty of the Israelites towards David. Hebron was a significant city in the southern part of Israel, and it was here that David was anointed as king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:1-4). The people of Israel recognized David as their leader and acknowledged their connection to him by stating, “Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.” This phrase emphasizes their shared heritage and kinship with David, as they acknowledged their unity as one nation under his leadership.

In the New Testament, David is often seen as a foreshadowing or type of Christ. Jesus Christ, the Son of David, would come as the Messiah and establish His kingdom. In a similar way, David was chosen by God to be the king over Israel, and he foreshadowed the future reign of Christ. The gathering of all Israel to David in Hebron can be seen as a picture of the gathering of God’s people under the kingship of Jesus Christ.

The unity and loyalty displayed by the Israelites towards David can serve as a reminder and challenge to believers today. As members of the body of Christ, we are called to be united and loyal to Jesus, our King. Just as the Israelites saw themselves as part of David’s family, we, as believers, are part of the family of God. The Apostle Paul often used the metaphor of the Church being the body of Christ, highlighting the unity and interconnectedness of believers (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We should strive to maintain unity, love, and loyalty to Christ and to one another.

In conclusion, 1 Chronicles 11:1 highlights the unity and loyalty of the Israelites towards David as their king. It also points to the future reign of Christ and reminds believers of our need for unity and loyalty to Jesus, our King, and to one another as members of the family of God.