More than eight thousand of the descendants of Aaron and of the Levites waited upon David. The change in the sentiments of the people was marked and decisive. The revolution was quiet and dignified, befitting the great work they were doing. Nearly half a million souls, the former subjects of Saul, thronged Hebron and its environs. The very hills and valleys were alive with the multitudes. The hour for the coronation was appointed; the man who had been expelled from the court of Saul, who had fled 702 to the mountains and hills and to the caves of the earth to preserve his life, was about to receive the highest honor that can be conferred upon man by his fellow man. Priests and elders, clothed in the garments of their sacred office, officers and soldiers with glittering spear and helmet, and strangers from long distances, stood to witness the coronation of the chosen king. David was arrayed in the royal robe. The sacred oil was put upon his brow by the high priest, for the anointing by Samuel had been prophetic of what would take place at the inauguration of the king. The time had come, and David, by solemn rite, was consecrated to his office as God's vicegerent. The scepter was placed in his hands. The covenant of his righteous sovereignty was written, and the people gave their pledges of loyalty. The diadem was placed upon his brow, and the coronation ceremony was over. Israel had a king by divine appointment. He who had waited patiently for the Lord, beheld the promise of God fulfilled. "And David went on, and grew great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him." 2 Samuel 5:10.

Over 8000 efterkommere af Aron og levitterne ventede på David. Der var sket et afgørende omslag i folkestemningen. Omvæltningen skete stille og roligt og foregik på en måde, som var en stor sag værdig. Næsten en halv million af Sauls tidligere undersåtter stævnede til Hebron og dens nærmeste omegn. Der var mennesker overalt, både på bjerg og i dal. Kroningsdagen var fastsat, og nu skulle den mand, der var blevet forvist fra Sauls hof og havde søgt tilflugt i bjergene, højene og hulerne for at redde livet, modtage den højeste ære, som mennesker kan vise et medmenneske. Den udkårne konges kroning blev overværet af præster og ældste i hellige embedsdragter, officerer og soldater med flunkende spyd og hjelme og af gæster, som var kommet langvejsfra. David blev iført kongekåben, og ypperstepræsten udgød den hellige olie over hans hoved, for den salvningsceremoni, som Samuel havde udført, var et varsel om, hvad der skulle ske, når kongen besteg tronen. Nu var det store øjeblik kommet, hvor David højtideligt blev indsat i sit embede som Guds viceregent. Scepteret blev lagt i hans hånd, tronbestigelsesdokumentet blev skrevet, og folket svor ham deres troskabsed. Derpå blev diademet sat på hans hoved, og kroningsceremonien var forbi. Israel havde fået en konge, som Gud havde udvalgt. Den mand, som tålmodigt havde ventet, til Herrens time var inde, så det guddommelige løfte gå i opfyldelse. "Og David blev mægtigere og mægtigere; Herren, hærskarers Gud, var med ham." 2. Sam. 5, 10.