Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.
Then the king continued on to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. All the people of Judah escorted the king, along with half the people of Israel.
This verse shows King David being escorted by his supporters as he returns to power, with the tribe of Judah fully backing him and half of Israel also showing their support.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during David's return to Jerusalem after his son Absalom's failed rebellion and death. David is crossing back over the Jordan River, and different groups are showing their loyalty by escorting him home. The mention of 'all the people of Judah' versus 'half the people of Israel' hints at the political tensions that would later lead to the divided kingdom.
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