David Becomes King
David had become King in God's time and reigned for forty years between 1011BC-971BC
Hebrew name of David means beloved.
David was Good in God's sight.
David had a whole heart towards God.
Background Reading:
2 Samuel 5:1-5
David Becomes King Over Israel
5All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the LORD said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.'"
3 When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a compact 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 forty years. 5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.
Also read 1 Samuel 16:1-31:13, 2 Samuel 1:1-24:25, 1 Kings1:1-2:11
Back ground reading The books of 1st and 2nd Samuel, 1 Kings 1:1-2:12, and 1:1-29:30 Chronicles and a number of places in the New Testament
If you want to read the full story of David's life look it up in the Bible.
Old Testament bible references: The books of 1st and 2nd Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles.