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2 Samuel 19:42

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 19:42

Verse 42 of 43

Scripture focus

And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king [is] near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king’s [cost]? or hath he given us any gift?

2 Samuel 19:42 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:42

Theological / Devotional

Near of kin to us. Judah rightly claimed a special hold on David, inasmuch as he belonged to their tribe (see v. 12). But they wanted to make it plain that he had shown them no special favoritism. Such a statement from the men of Judah is a striking testimony to the fairness of David’s government. He endeavored to treat all tribes alike, giving to none the excuse that others were being accorded special favors denied to them.

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