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