KJV ORIGINAL
And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon from Beeroth, and said to them, 'As surely as the LORD lives, who has rescued my soul from all trouble,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is making a solemn oath by invoking God's name, acknowledging that God has delivered him from all his hardships.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Rechab and Baanah had murdered Ish-bosheth (Saul's son and rival king) and brought his head to David, expecting a reward. David is about to condemn their treacherous act. At this point in Israel's history, the kingdom was divided between David's rule in Judah and Ish-bosheth's rule over the northern tribes.
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