And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom.
All the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing and debating with each other, saying, 'The king saved us from our enemies and rescued us from the Philistines. But now he has fled the country because of Absalom.'
The writer is showing how the Israelite people were confused and conflicted, remembering David's past victories while questioning why he ran away during his son's rebellion.
📚 Historical Context
This verse takes place during a period of civil unrest in ancient Israel following Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David, who had fled Jerusalem to avoid conflict. The people of the tribes are debating whether to restore David to the throne, as they remember his role in delivering them from enemies like the Philistines during his reign. This highlights the internal divisions and the tension between gratitude for past leadership and the chaos of recent events.
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