These [are] the names of the mighty men of David: Josheb-Basshebeth the Canaanite is a captain of the third [part;] Adino the Eznite, he drew his sword against eight hundred soldiers at once.

All these [were] men of war, setting [the army] in battle array, with a peaceful mind [towards him], and they came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel. And the rest of Israel [were of] one mind to make David king.

And Abner spoke to the elders of Israel, saying, In former days you sought David to reign over you;

and now perform [it]; for the Lord has spoken concerning David, saying, By the hand of My servant David I will save Israel out of the hand of all their enemies.

Then Abner said to David, I will arise now and go, and gather to my lord the king all of Israel; and I will make a covenant with him, and you shall reign over all whom your soul desires. And David sent Abner away, and he departed in peace.

And the Lord said to Samuel, How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I will send you to Jesse, to Bethlehem; for I have seen among his sons a king for Me.

And he sent and fetched him. And he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes, and very good looking. And the Lord said to Samuel, Arise, and anoint David, for he is good.

And the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him.