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2 Samuel 19:10 · KJV

"And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

8Then 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.
9And 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.
10And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
11And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.
12Ye are my brethren, ye are my bones and my flesh: wherefore then are ye the last to bring back the king?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to loss in your life?

2

What does loyalty mean for you in difficult times?

3

When have you had to confront the consequences of a conflict?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can lead others through conflict and loss.

forgiveness

Reflect on those you need to forgive or seek forgiveness from.

People in This Verse

AbsalomOT

Absalom is the third son of King David, known for his beauty and ambition. His actions are driven by a desire for justice and revenge for his sister Tamar.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 3:3

King DavidOT

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and complex family dynamics.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:13

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel and the site of significant biblical events, including David's reign.

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