1 Chronicles 11:1

Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 12:23–40 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 12:23-40, the same gathering of all Israel to make David king at Hebron is detailed with troop numbers — an expansion of the event.

In 1 Chronicles 28:2, David addresses Israel as 'my brothers' — a later echo of the familial bond established when they called him bone and flesh.

Deuteronomy 17:15 requires the king to be 'from among your brothers' — here the people affirm David as their bone and flesh, fulfilling that law.

Judges 9:2 Contrast

In Judges 9:2, Abimelech uses the same 'your bone and flesh' claim to win support — a contrasting parallel to David’s legitimate kingship.

In 2 Samuel 5:1-16, the parallel account of David's anointing at Hebron and capture of Jerusalem provides additional details.

In 2 Samuel 19:12, David later uses the same 'bone and flesh' appeal to reunite Judah with him after Absalom’s revolt.

In 2 Samuel 19:13, David extends the 'bone and flesh' claim to Amasa, recruiting him as army commander — another use of the kinship phrase.

1 Kings 2:11 Historical context

In 1 Kings 2:11, the duration of David's reign at Hebron (7 years) is summarized, directly connecting to his anointing there.

In 2 Samuel 15:10, Absalom uses Hebron as his base for rebellion — contrasting David's legitimate anointing with usurpation at the same site.

In Genesis 29:14, Laban says 'you are my bone and my flesh' to Jacob — the same phrase used by Israel to David, showing kinship language.

2 Samuel 2:1 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 2:1, David inquires of the Lord and moves to Hebron, setting the stage for his later anointing as king over all Israel.

2 Samuel 3:12 Historical context

2 Samuel 3:12 records Abner’s offer to bring all Israel to David — a step toward the united allegiance declared here at Hebron.