KJV ORIGINAL
And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They brought Ishbosheth's head to David at Hebron and said to the king, 'Look, here is the head of Ishbosheth, the son of Saul your enemy, who tried to kill you. The LORD has given you revenge today against Saul and his family.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The assassins brought Ishbosheth's head to David, claiming that God had given David victory over his enemies through their violent act.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the civil war period after King Saul's death, when David ruled Judah from Hebron while Ishbosheth (Saul's son) ruled the northern tribes of Israel. Two of Ishbosheth's own military captains murdered him, hoping to gain favor with David by eliminating his rival claimant to the throne.
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