KJV ORIGINAL
Ishbosheth Saul’s son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ishbosheth, who was Saul's son, was forty years old when he became king over Israel, and he ruled for two years. But the tribe of Judah followed David as their king.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how Israel was divided after Saul's death, with most tribes following Saul's son Ishbosheth while Judah chose to follow David.
📚 Historical Context
After King Saul died in battle, there was a power struggle over who would rule Israel. Abner, Saul's military commander, made Saul's son Ishbosheth king over most of the northern tribes. Meanwhile, David had already been anointed by Samuel and was recognized as king by his own tribe of Judah in the south, creating a divided kingdom.
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