KJV ORIGINAL
And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David also brought up all the men who were with him, along with their families, and they settled in the towns around Hebron.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David brought his loyal followers and their families to live with him in the region of Hebron when he became king there.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after King Saul's death when David was anointed king over the tribe of Judah in Hebron. David was establishing his kingdom and ensuring his faithful warriors who had supported him during his years as a fugitive were rewarded with homes and security. Hebron was an ancient city in the hill country of Judah and served as David's capital for over seven years before he conquered Jerusalem.
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