Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”
Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - 2 Samuel 2:7 >Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be ye valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.'