KJV ORIGINAL
And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone who was in trouble, everyone who owed money, and everyone who was unhappy with their situation came to join David. He became their leader, and about four hundred men gathered around him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how David attracted people who were struggling or outcasts, becoming their leader when about 400 troubled men joined him.
📚 Historical Context
This happened when David was fleeing from King Saul, who was trying to kill him out of jealousy. David had taken refuge in the cave of Adullam, and word spread that he was there. Many people who felt oppressed or had grievances against Saul's government saw David as hope for a better future.
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