The narrative account of the elders making a covenant with David at Hebron and anointing him establishes the formal political and religious procedures through which David's kingship was officially recognized. The making of a covenant indicates the contractual basis of David's rule and the mutual obligation between king and people. The anointing of David indicates the religious legitimation of his kingship and the divine blessing upon his rule. The narrative account of the covenant and anointing demonstrates the integration of political, religious, and social procedures necessary for establishing legitimate kingship. The account illustrates the formal recognition of David as the people's chosen and divinely-ordained king.

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