And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.
While they were still on the road, news reached David that said, 'Absalom has killed all the king's sons, and not one of them is left alive.'
This verse describes David receiving devastating (and false) news that his son Absalom had murdered all of his brothers.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, Absalom had just avenged the rape of his sister Tamar by killing their half-brother Amnon during a family feast. As the news reached King David, a messenger delivered an exaggerated and false report that Absalom had slain all of David's sons, amplifying the chaos in David's household. This event occurred amid the ongoing consequences of David's own sins, reflecting the internal strife that plagued his family during his reign over Israel.
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