2 Samuel 15:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

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✦ 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

In the biblical narrative, King David had reconciled with his son Absalom after Absalom's exile for murdering his half-brother Amnon. Absalom pretended loyalty and requested permission to go to Hebron under the guise of fulfilling a religious vow, but he was secretly plotting a rebellion to seize the throne from David. This moment highlights the tension in David's family and kingdom, as Absalom used David's trust to gather supporters in Hebron.

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