And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David’s men with him, over Jordan?
Then all the men of Israel came to the king and said to him, 'Why did our brothers from Judah sneak you away and bring you, your family, and all your men across the Jordan River without us?'
The men of Israel were upset that the tribe of Judah had taken the lead in bringing King David back without including them in the process.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after David's return from exile following Absalom's failed rebellion and death. The tribe of Judah had taken the initiative to escort David back across the Jordan River to reclaim his throne, but the other tribes of Israel felt excluded from this important moment of restoration. This created tension between Judah and the northern tribes, highlighting the political divisions that would eventually split the kingdom.
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