And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them.
Then David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him any further. These men had been left behind at Besor Creek. When they saw David and his men returning, they came out to meet them. As David approached, he greeted them warmly.
David kindly greeted the 200 soldiers who had been too tired to continue the mission and were left behind at the creek.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David and his warriors had just pursued the Amalekites who raided their town of Ziklag, leaving some of his men too exhausted to continue the chase. These 200 men were left behind at the brook Besor for their safety and rest while David pressed on. When David returned victorious with his company, he greeted them warmly, demonstrating leadership and care for all his followers.
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