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2 Samuel 19:9

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 19:9

Verse 9 of 43

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And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom.

2 Samuel 19:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:9

Theological / Devotional

At strife. The death of Absalom had left the land in a state of disorganization. There were probably many different groups, all at odds with one another. Some of Absalom’s strong adherents were obviously slow to welcome David back to his throne. Others were perhaps entirely indifferent to the Davidic dynasty and willing to have almost anyone else than David as king. David, of course, still had many supporters.

Under the circumstances, however, he had no great desire to return to Jerusalem to take his throne.

The king saved us. The good deeds of David were recalled. He had saved his people from the hands of their enemies and now he had been driven from the country and was living in exile. They contended that he ought to be brought back. Evidently many of the people were vexed at the slowness and indecision of the leaders.

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