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2 Samuel, 5

1. All the tribes of Israel then came to David at Hebron and said, 'Look, we are your own flesh and bone.

1. Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh.

2. In days past when Saul was our king, it was you who led Israel on its campaigns, and to you it was that Yahweh promised, "You are to shepherd my people Israel and be leader of Israel." '

2. In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you that led out and brought in Israel; and the LORD said to you, `You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel.'"

3. So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a pact with them in Yahweh's presence at Hebron, and they anointed David as king of Israel.

3. So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel.

4. David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty years.

4. David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

5. In Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months; then he reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years.

5. At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.

6. The king and his men then marched on Jerusalem, on the Jebusites living in the territory. These said to David, 'You will not get in here. The blind and the lame will hold you off.' (That is to say: David will never get in here.)

6. And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jeb'usites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, "You will not come in here, but the blind and the lame will ward you off" -- thinking, "David cannot come in here."

7. But David captured the citadel of Zion, that is, the City of David.

7. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

8. That day, David said, 'Whoever gets up the tunnel and kills a Jebusite . . .' As for the blind and the lame, David hated them with his whole being. (Hence the saying: the blind and the lame may not enter the Temple.)

8. And David said on that day, "Whoever would smite the Jeb'usites, let him get up the water shaft to attack the lame and the blind, who are hated by David's soul." Therefore it is said, "The blind and the lame shall not come into the house."

9. David went to live in the citadel and called it the City of David. David then built a wall round it, from the Millo inwards.

9. And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built the city round about from the Millo inward.

10. David grew stronger and stronger, and Yahweh, God of Sabaoth, was with him.

10. And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.

11. Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, with cedar wood, carpenters and stone-cutters, who built David a palace.

11. And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also carpenters and masons who built David a house.

12. David then knew that Yahweh had confirmed him as king of Israel and, for the sake of his people Israel, had extended his sovereignty.

12. And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

13. After coming from Hebron, David took other concubines and wives in Jerusalem, and sons and daughters were born to him.

13. And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.

14. These are the names of those born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

14. And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Sham'mu-a, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

15. Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,

15. Ibhar, Eli'shu-a, Nepheg, Japhi'a,

16. Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet.

16. Eli'shama, Eli'ada, and Eliph'elet.

17. When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed as king of Israel, they all went up to seek him out. On hearing this, David went down to the stronghold.

17. When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went up in search of David; but David heard of it and went down to the stronghold.

18. When the Philistines arrived, they deployed in the Valley of the Rephaim.

18. Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the valley of Reph'aim.

19. David consulted Yahweh and asked, 'Shall I attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my power?' Yahweh replied to David, 'Attack! I shall certainly deliver the Philistines into your power.'

19. And David inquired of the LORD, "Shall I go up against the Philistines? Wilt thou give them into my hand?" And the LORD said to David, "Go up; for I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand."

20. Accordingly, David went to Baal-Perazim and there David defeated them. He said, 'Yahweh has made a breach in my enemies for me, as though they had been breached by a flood.' This is why the place was given the name Baal-Perazim.

20. And David came to Ba'al-pera'zim, and David defeated them there; and he said, "The LORD has broken through my enemies before me, like a bursting flood." Therefore the name of that place is called Ba'al-pera'zim.

21. They had left their gods behind them there, and David and his men carried them off.

21. And the Philistines left their idols there, and David and his men carried them away.

22. Again the Philistines invaded and deployed in the Valley of the Rephaim.

22. And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread out in the valley of Reph'aim.

23. David consulted Yahweh, who replied, 'Do not attack them from the front; go round to their rear and engage them opposite the balsam trees.

23. And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, "You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come upon them opposite the balsam trees.

24. When you hear the sound of footsteps in the tops of the balsam trees, advance, for that will be Yahweh going out ahead of you to defeat the Philistine army.'

24. And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then bestir yourself; for then the LORD has gone out before you to smite the army of the Philistines."

25. David did as Yahweh had ordered and beat the Philistines from Gibeon to the Pass of Gezer.

25. And David did as the LORD commanded him, and smote the Philistines from Geba to Gezer.



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5:1-3 - L'unzione di Davide come re d'Israele evidenzia la transizione dal regno di Saul alla dinastia davidica. Questo atto simboleggia la scelta di Dio e l'unità del popolo nel riconoscere Davide come propria guida, riaffermando l'importanza della leadership unta da Dio (vedi anche 1 Cronache 11:1-3 e Salmo 78:70-72).

5:4-5 - L'età di Davide quando divenne re (trent'anni) e il suo regno di quarant'anni rivelano la provvidenza di Dio lungo tutta la storia di Israele. Questa lunga durata simboleggia anche la stabilità e la continuità del governo divino (vedi anche 1 Re 2:11 e Atti 13:22).

5:6-10 - La conquista di Gerusalemme da parte di Davide e la sua scelta come capitale del regno simboleggiano la centralità di Dio e del Suo culto. Gerusalemme diventa il centro spirituale e politico, rappresentando la presenza di Dio tra il Suo popolo (vedi anche Salmo 122:1-2 e Isaia 2:3).

5:11-12 - La costruzione del palazzo di Davide da parte di Hiram, re di Tiro, sottolinea l'importanza delle alleanze strategiche e del riconoscimento dell'autorità di Davide tra le nazioni vicine. Evidenzia anche la saggezza di Davide nello stabilire relazioni diplomatiche (vedi anche 1 Re 5:1-5 e Proverbi 3:5-6).

5:13-16 - L'elenco dei figli di Davide a Gerusalemme sottolinea l'importanza della famiglia reale e la continuità della discendenza davidica. Ogni figlio è un promemoria della promessa di Dio a Davide di stabilire la sua casa per sempre (vedi anche 2 Samuele 7:12-16 e Luca 1:32-33).

Versi relativi a 2 Samuel, 5:

2 Samuele capitolo 5 segna l'unificazione di Israele sotto Davide. In che modo il nuovo re stabilisce la sua capitale ed espande il suo regno? Questo testo trionfante racconta l'unzione di Davide come re su tutto Israele, la conquista di Gerusalemme e le vittorie sui Filistei. Il capitolo esplora i temi dell'unificazione della leadership, della strategia militare e della benedizione divina sul regno di Davide. La scelta di Gerusalemme come capitale ha profonde implicazioni storiche e teologiche. Analizza con noi cinque brani biblici che riguardano i temi della regalità e della conquista presenti in questo fondamentale capitolo.

Salmi 2:6: "Io stesso ho stabilito il mio re in Sion, sul mio monte santo." - Questo salmo riflette l'unzione di Davide come re su tutto Israele in 2 Samuele 5.

1 Cronache 11:9: "E Davide divenne sempre più potente, perché il Signore degli eserciti era con lui." - Questo versetto parallelo riassume il contenuto di 2 Samuele 5, dove Davide fonda il suo regno.

Salmi 18:29: "Con il tuo aiuto posso attaccare una truppa; con il mio Dio posso superare i muri." - Questo salmo di Davide riflette le sue vittorie militari descritte in 2 Samuele 5.

Proverbi 16:9: "Nel suo cuore l'uomo traccia il suo cammino, ma è il Signore a determinare i suoi passi." - Questo proverbio riflette la leadership di Davide in 2 Samuele 5, dove cerca la guida di Dio prima di agire.

Atti 13:22: "Dopo aver respinto Saul, suscitò per loro come re Davide, del quale testimoniò: «Ho trovato Davide, figlio di Iesse, un uomo secondo il mio cuore; farà qualunque sia la mia volontà»." - Questo versetto del Nuovo Testamento riflette sul regno di Davide, che inizia in 2 Samuele 5, caratterizzandolo come un uomo secondo il cuore di Dio.

FAQ:

Come fece Davide a diventare re di tutto Israele?

Davide fu unto re da tutte le tribù d'Israele a Ebron, riconoscendo che Dio lo aveva scelto per guidare il Suo popolo. Iniziò a regnare su tutto Israele all'età di 30 anni. (2 Samuele 5:1-5)

Perché Davide scelse Gerusalemme come capitale?

Davide conquistò Gerusalemme dai Gebusei e la fece sua capitale per la sua posizione strategica e la sua importanza spirituale, trasformandola nella Città di Davide. (2 Samuele 5:6-9)

Come sconfisse Davide i Filistei?

Davide cercò la guida di Dio, che gli diede delle strategie per sconfiggere i Filistei due volte, distruggendo i loro idoli e consolidando il suo regno. (2 Samuele 5:17-25)

Quanto è importante per Davide essere riconosciuto dalle altre nazioni?

Hiram, re di Tiro, inviò materiali e operai per costruire un palazzo per Davide, dimostrando il suo riconoscimento internazionale e rafforzando Israele. (2 Samuele 5:11-12)

Cosa significa la crescita della famiglia di Davide a Gerusalemme?

Davide ebbe altri figli e mogli a Gerusalemme, adempiendo così la promessa di Dio di benedirlo e di espandere la sua famiglia come capo di Israele. (2 Samuele 5:13-16)


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