2 Samuel 23:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But evil people will be like thorns that are pushed away, because they cannot be handled safely with bare hands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that wicked people will be rejected and cast aside because they're too dangerous to deal with directly.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of King David's final words in 2 Samuel 23, a poetic section where he reflects on his reign and God's promises to the faithful. In ancient Israelite culture, "sons of Belial" was a term for worthless or wicked individuals who opposed God's law, often symbolizing rebellion and moral corruption. David uses the metaphor of thorns to describe how such people are harmful and must be handled with care, as they cannot be grasped directly without injury.

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