The Lord told him, 'Yes, go. I will certainly hand them over to you.'
Context
David inquired of the Lord whether he should go up to one of the towns of Judah, and the Lord instructed him to go to Hebron.
Fulfillment
complete
Fulfilled in
2 Samuel 2:4
David went up to Hebron as instructed by the Lord, and the men of Judah anointed him king over the tribe of Judah, fulfilling God's guidance.
Theological significance
This prophecy and its fulfillment demonstrate God's direct guidance and sovereignty in establishing David's kingship, aligning with His covenant promises to David.
The men of Jabesh-gilead were the ones who buried Saul.
Context
David learns about the men of Jabesh-gilead who had shown loyalty to Saul by burying him, and he blesses them for their kindness.
Fulfillment
complete
Fulfilled in
1 Samuel 31:11-13
The men of Jabesh-gilead had indeed retrieved Saul's body from the Philistines and buried it, fulfilling their loyalty to Saul as previously narrated.
Theological significance
This act of loyalty and kindness by the men of Jabesh-gilead is acknowledged by David, reflecting the biblical theme of honoring God's anointed and the importance of loyalty and respect for God's chosen leaders.