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2 Samuel 19:8

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 19:8

Verse 8 of 43

Scripture focus

Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.

2 Samuel 19:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:8

Theological / Devotional

Sat in the gate. David recognized the justice of Joab’s cutting rebuke and the wisdom of his counsel, and quickly responded by taking his position at the city gate, where he could speak words of thanks and courage to his people.

Israel had fled. After Absalom died, his supporters fled to their homes.

By SdaBc