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2 Samuel 19 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study

After the death of Absalom, Joab rebukes David for weeping for him rather than honoring the soldiers who fought to keep him on the throne. The men of Judah invite David to cross the Jordan and be reappointed king in Jerusalem. On his journey to Jerusalem, David is met by Shemei, Mephibosheth, and Barzillai. The end of the chapter records an argument between the men of Israel and the men of Judah, which will result in a rebellion in 1 Chronicles 20.

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5 Minute Studies, 2 Samuel Luke Taylor 5 Minute Studies, 2 Samuel Luke Taylor

2 Samuel 15 Bible Study - In 5 Minutes

After David forgave Absalom for killing his brother, Absalom began popularizing himself with the men of Israel. After several years of cultivating his public image, Absalom started a coup and declared himself king in Hebron, in place of his father. David, who was unprepared to respond to the uprising, took his family and fled Jerusalem. David’s friend, Hushai, was sent back to Jerusalem to be David’s inside informant.

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