David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.
When Saul and Jonathan were dead, though David knew himself anointed to be king, and now saw his way very clear, yet he did not immediately send messengers through all the coasts of Israel to summon all people to come in and swear allegiance to him, upon pain of death, but proceeded leisurely; for he that believeth doth not make haste, but waits God's time...
Commenting on 2 Samuel 2:1-7
And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household,.... They and their families, and no doubt provided well for them when he was settled on the throne, who had shown themselves to be his faithful friends, closely attached to his interest, and had run the risk of their all on his account. See Mat 19:28.
And his men that [were] with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. (c) In the time of his persecution.