2 Samuel 19

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 19 of 24

1 And it was announced to Joab, Behold, the king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.

2 And the deliverance on that day became mourning to all the people, for the people had heard on that day, saying, The king is grieving for his son.

3 And the people stole away on that day to go into the city, as the people steal away who are ashamed as they flee in battle.

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Chapter Summary

Joab causes the king to cease his weeping. The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back. Mephibosheth excused and given back half of his lands.

Key Hebrew Words

בְּגָדָי treachery H899 · TWOT 198a
אַֽחֲרֹנִ֔ים coming after H314 · TWOT 68f
יְהוּדָה֙ Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
נַפְשְׁ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a
כִלְכַּ֤ל comprehend H3557 · TWOT 962

People & Context

Joab Learns of David's Mourning

Joab is told that King David is weeping and mourning for Absalom, turning the army's victory into a day of mourning and making the people steal away i…

Joab Rebukes David

Joab confronts David, sharply rebuking him for shaming his loyal servants who saved his life, and forces him to go out and speak to the people under t…

David Sits in the Gate

David rises and sits in the gate. The people are informed and come before the king, while Israel has fled to their tents.

Timeline

Joab Learns of David's Mourning

Joab is told that King David is weeping and mourning for Absalom, turning the army's victory into a day of mourning and making the people steal away in shame.

2 Samuel 19:1-4
Joab Rebukes David

Joab confronts David, sharply rebuking him for shaming his loyal servants who saved his life, and forces him to go out and speak to the people under threat of abandonment.

2 Samuel 19:5-7
David Sits in the Gate

David rises and sits in the gate. The people are informed and come before the king, while Israel has fled to their tents.

2 Samuel 19:8

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