He built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
      I. Of the throne of Israel, after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. In consideration of his relation to them (1 Chronicles 11:1; 1 Chronicles 11:1), his former good services, and especially the divine designation (1 Chronicles 11:2; 1 Chronicles 11:2), they anointed him their king: he covenanted to protect them, and they to bear faith and true allegiance to him, 1 Chronicles 11:3; 1 Chronicles 11:3. Observe, 1. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. If God had said, David shall rule, it is in vain to oppose it. 2. Men that have long stood in their own light, when they have long wearied themselves with their lying vanities, it is to be hoped, will understand the things that belong to their peace and return to their own mercies. 3. Between prince and people there is an original contract, which both ought religiously to observe. If ever any prince might have claimed an absolute despotic power, David might, and might as safely as any have been entrusted with it; and yet he made a covenant with the people, took the coronation-oath, to rule by law.