KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok’s son, and Jonathan Abiathar’s son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, they have their two sons with them there—Ahimaaz (Zadok's son) and Jonathan (Abiathar's son). You can send me any information you hear through them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is setting up a communication network using the priests' sons to relay intelligence back to him while he's in exile.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion when David had to flee Jerusalem. David is speaking to Hushai, instructing him to work with the loyal priests Zadok and Abiathar who remained in the city. The two young men mentioned would serve as messengers, running intelligence between Jerusalem and David's location.
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