All-Israel Anoints David at Hebron: Whereas the previous narrative about Saul formed the introduction to the Chronicler’s description of David’s kingship, the next section narrates David’s actual anointing and coronation as king and the consolidation of his military power. It is quite clear that the Chronicler wanted to get to this point in his historical description as swiftly as possible. For that reason he skips over some events that are considered important in the Deuteronomistic History (see 2 Sam. 1–4), for example, the interim reign of Ish-Bosheth.

Some commentators see a ring structure in this section. According to this view, 1 Chronicles 11:1–9, which tells that All-Israel came to Hebron to crown David, and 12:38–40, which narrates the actual coronation and celebration of David, fo…