KJV ORIGINAL
Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over Jordan.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then David got up, along with all the people who were with him, and they crossed the Jordan River. By morning light, every single person had made it safely across the Jordan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David and his followers successfully escaped across the Jordan River, with everyone making it to safety by dawn.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Absalom's rebellion when David's son had staged a coup and forced his father to flee Jerusalem. David was escaping eastward across the Jordan River to find refuge and regroup his forces. The crossing was urgent because Absalom's army was pursuing them.
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