And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.
The whole countryside cried out loudly, and all the people crossed over. The king himself also crossed the Kidron brook, and all the people crossed over toward the wilderness road.
This verse shows the heartbreaking moment when King David and his loyal followers had to flee Jerusalem, crossing the Kidron Valley while the entire nation mourned loudly.
📚 Historical Context
In 2 Samuel 15, King David is fleeing Jerusalem because his son Absalom has staged a rebellion to seize the throne, forcing David to escape with his loyal followers to avoid civil war. As they cross the brook Kidron, a valley east of Jerusalem often associated with times of judgment and exile in Israel's history, the people weep loudly to express their grief and allegiance to David. This event underscores the personal and national turmoil during David's reign, reflecting the consequences of his earlier sins and family divisions.
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