2 Samuel 16:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The king and all the people with him arrived exhausted, and they rested and refreshed themselves there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows King David and his followers taking time to rest and recover their strength after a difficult journey.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during David's flight from Jerusalem when his son Absalom rebelled against him and seized the throne. David and his loyal followers had been forced to flee the city, making a long and emotionally draining journey across difficult terrain. They had reached the Jordan River area where they could finally stop and recover from their ordeal.

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