And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.
Absalom came to the king and said, 'Listen, your servant has workers shearing sheep right now. Please, let the king and his officials come with your servant.'
Absalom is inviting his father King David and the royal court to attend his sheep-shearing celebration, though he has hidden motives for revenge.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Absalom, the son of King David, is plotting revenge against his half-brother Amnon for raping their sister Tamar. Absalom invites the king and his servants to a sheep-shearing festival, a common cultural event in ancient Israel where flocks were sheared and celebrations often included feasts and gatherings. This invitation serves as a deceptive ploy to gather everyone, setting the stage for Absalom's planned act of vengeance.
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