So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.
So Abner came to David in Hebron, bringing twenty men with him. David prepared a feast for Abner and all the men who came with him.
This verse shows David welcoming his former enemy Abner with hospitality and honor, demonstrating gracious leadership even toward those who had opposed him.
📚 Historical Context
This meeting occurred during the civil war period after King Saul's death, when Israel was divided between David's supporters and those loyal to Saul's family. Abner had been the military commander supporting Saul's son Ish-bosheth as king, but was now switching sides to support David. The feast represented a significant diplomatic moment that could potentially unite the divided kingdom under David's rule.
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