And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
Two hundred men from Jerusalem went with Absalom after being invited. They went along innocently, not knowing anything about what was really happening.
This verse shows that 200 men from Jerusalem unknowingly participated in Absalom's rebellion against his father King David because they were invited but didn't understand the true purpose.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's carefully planned rebellion against his father King David. Absalom had been building support for four years and was now ready to make his move to seize the throne. He invited these 200 respected men from Jerusalem to join him in what they thought was a legitimate religious ceremony in Hebron, but was actually the launch of his coup attempt.
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