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
In the aftermath of Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, the nation of Israel was divided as David sought to return to Jerusalem after his forces defeated Absalom's army. The men of Israel were upset because the tribe of Judah had acted unilaterally to escort David back across the Jordan River, making them feel excluded and undervalued in the process. This incident reflects the ongoing tribal tensions and political rivalries that often plagued the united kingdom of Israel under David's rule.
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