KJV ORIGINAL
And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king said to him, 'Go in peace.' So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David gives his son Absalom permission to leave Jerusalem and travel to Hebron, not knowing that Absalom is about to start a rebellion against him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's carefully planned revolt against his father King David. Absalom had asked permission to go to Hebron under the pretense of fulfilling a religious vow, but his real intention was to gather supporters and declare himself king. Hebron was strategically chosen because it was David's first capital and Absalom's birthplace, making it an ideal location to launch his rebellion.
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