And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.
I will bring all the people back to you. The one man you're looking for is like having everyone return to you. When this happens, all the people will be at peace.
The speaker is promising that by dealing with one specific person (David), they can bring everyone else back peacefully and end the conflict.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, this verse occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David, as Absalom sought to overthrow him and claim the throne. Ahithophel, who was once David's trusted advisor but had defected to Absalom's side, was offering strategic advice to ensure a swift victory. He proposed that by targeting David alone, the rest of the people could be reunited under Absalom, restoring peace to the nation.
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