What does 2 Samuel 2:3 Mean?

Context Summary

David's habit of inquiring of the Lord was not discontinued when he ascended the throne. He allowed his steps still to be ordered by the Lord, who delighted in His servant's way. From how many blunders might we be saved, if we leaned less on our own understanding and trusted Him with all our hearts! Those who believe like this need not make haste.

This anointing in Hebron-the second in David's life-is parallel with the unction of the Holy One received by our Lord on His ascension. "Having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit," said Peter on the day of Pentecost, "He hath shed forth this." The house of Saul was still determined to rule. Its seat was across the Jordan. Is it not a type of the fashion of this world, which is destined to pass away? Between those who refuse and those who accept the Cross, with its separating death, there can be no peace. The war will be long and painful, but the result must end in the victory of the house of David, of which our Lord is both Root and Offspring, Revelation 22:16. [source]

Chapter Summary: 2 Samuel 2

¹  David, by God's direction, with his company goes up to Hebron
⁴  where he is made king of Judah
⁵  He commends them of Jabesh Gilead for their king of Israel
⁸  Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel
¹²  A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men
¹⁸  Asahel is slain
²⁵  At Abner's motion, Joab sounds a retreat
³²  Asahel's burial