KJV ORIGINAL
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A messenger came to David and said, 'The people of Israel are following Absalom and supporting him.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing the heartbreaking moment when David learned that his own son had turned the entire nation against him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Absalom had been secretly winning over the people of Israel by positioning himself at the city gate, listening to their complaints, and suggesting he would be a better judge than his father. After four years of this political maneuvering, Absalom had successfully turned the hearts of the people away from David.
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