2 Samuel 1:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David asked the young man who had brought him the news, 'Where are you from?' The young man answered, 'I am the son of a foreigner, an Amalekite.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is questioning a young Amalekite man who has just brought him news about Saul's death.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, this verse occurs shortly after the death of King Saul in battle against the Philistines, as David is in Ziklag receiving news of the event. David questions the young man who claims to have been involved, seeking to understand his identity in a time of political upheaval and potential deception. This interaction reflects the historical enmity between the Israelites and the Amalekites, a nomadic group that had repeatedly clashed with Israel as far back as the Exodus.

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