KJV ORIGINAL
And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He traveled through all the tribes of Israel to the cities of Abel and Beth-maachah, and all the Berites. They gathered together and followed him as well.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how Sheba (a rebel leader) traveled through Israel gathering supporters who joined his rebellion against King David.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Sheba's rebellion against King David, shortly after Absalom's failed revolt. Sheba, from the tribe of Benjamin, was trying to unite the northern tribes against David's rule. The cities mentioned were in northern Israel, and the Berites were likely a clan or group of people who supported Sheba's cause.
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