So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over Jordan.
So the king came back and arrived at the Jordan River. The people of Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and help him cross over the Jordan River.
This verse describes King David returning from exile as the tribe of Judah comes to escort him safely back across the Jordan River into his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the aftermath of Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, which had forced David to flee Jerusalem, Absalom was defeated and killed, allowing David to begin his return. The tribe of Judah demonstrated their loyalty by gathering at Gilgal, a significant site near the Jordan River often associated with Israel's historical crossings, to welcome David and escort him across the river. This event marked the restoration of David's kingship and the reunification of the nation under his rule.
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