Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 5:1

THen came all the Tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy [illegible: 1+ letters]one, and thy flesh.

To wit, by their Ambassadors, Ishbosheth and Abner being now dead; and that without David's concurrence.

i. e. Thy Brethren, or Kinsmen, of the same Nation and Parentage, though not of the same Tribe; and therefore, as Gods Law, Deut. 17. 15. permits us, so our own relation and affection inclines us to choose thee for our King; and we doubt not thou wilt receive us for thy Subjects and People, and Pardon our Offences against thee.

Marginal references: 1 Chron. 11. 1.