2 Samuel 19
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 19 of 24
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.
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People & Context
Grieving king roused by Joab, restored to his throne, who pardons Shimei and Mephibosheth
Commander who rebukes David's mourning and demands he encourage his men
Son of Gera who hurries to confess his cursing and is spared death by David's oath
Saul's grandson who explains Ziba's deceit; David divides the land between them
Aged Gileadite who provisioned David at Mahanaim and declines the king's reward
Absalom's former commander whom David names captain of the army in Joab's place
Timeline
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 19:1-4Joab 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 19:5-7David rises and sits in the gate. The people are informed and come before the king, while Israel has fled to their tents.
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