1 Someone told Joab, "The king is crying because Absalomis dead."
2 David’s army found out he was crying because his son had died, and their day of victory suddenly turned into a day of sadness. 3 The troops were sneaking into Mahanaim, just as if they had run away from a battle and were ashamed.
4 David covered his face with his hands and kept on crying loudly, "My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!"
5 Joabwent to the house where David was staying and told him:
You’ve made your soldiers ashamed! Not only did they save your life, they saved your sons and daughters and wives as well. 6 You’re more loyal to your enemies than to your friends. What you’ve done today has shown your officers and soldiers that they don’t mean a thing to you. You would be happy if Absalomwas still alive, even if the rest of us were dead.
7 Now get up! Go out there and thank them for what they did. If you don’t, I swear by the Lordthat you won’t even have one man left on your side tomorrow morning. You may have had a lot of troubles in the past, but this will be the worst thing that has ever happened to you!
8 David got up and went to the town gate and sat down. When the people heard that he was sitting there, they came to see him.
Israel and Judah Want David Back
After Israel’s soldiers had all returned home, 9,10 everyone in Israel started arguing. They were saying to each other, "King David rescued us from the Philistines and from our other enemies. But then we chose Absalomto be our new leader, and David had to leave the country to get away. Absalomdied in battle, so why hasn’t something been done to bring David back?"
11 When Davidfound out what they were saying, he sent a message to Zadokand Abiatharthe priests. It said:
Say to the leaders of Judah, "Why are you the last tribe to think about bringing King Davidback home? 12 He is your brother, your own relative! Why haven’t you done anything to bring him back?"
13 And tell Amasa, "You’re my nephew, and with God as a witness, I swear I’ll make you commander of my army instead of Joab."
14 Soon the tribe of Judah again became followers of David, and they sent him this message: "Come back, and bring your soldiers with you."
David Starts Back for Jerusalem
15 David started back and had gone as far as the Jordan Riverwhen he met the people of Judah. They had gathered at Gilgaland had come to help him cross the river.
16 2 S 16.5-13.Shimei19.16 Shimei: See 16.5-13.the son of Gerawas there with them. He had hurried from Bahurimto meet David. Shimeiwas from the tribe of Benjamin, and 17 1,000 others from Benjamin had come with him.
Ziba, the chief servant of Saul’s family, also came to the Jordan River. He and his 15 sons and 20 servants waded across19.17 waded across: Or "rushed."to meet David. 18 Then they brought David’s family and servants back across the river, and they did everything he wanted them to do.
Shimei Meets with David
Shimeicrossed the Jordan Riverand bowed down in front of David. 19 He said, "Your Majesty, I beg you not to punish me! Please, forget what I did when you were leaving Jerusalem. Don’t even think about it. 20 I know I was wrong. That’s why I wanted to be the first one from the northern tribes to meet you."
21 But Abishaishouted, "You should be killed for cursing the Lord's chosen king!"
22 Davidsaid, "Abishai, what will I ever do with you and your brother Joab? Is it your job to tell me who has done wrong? I’ve been made king of all Israel today, and no one will be put to death!" 23 Then David promised Shimeithat he would not be killed.
Mephibosheth Meets with David
24,25 2 S 9.1-13;16.1-4.Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, also came to meet David. He had missed David so much that he had not taken a bathor trimmed his beard or washed his clothes the whole time David was gone. David asked him, "Why didn’t you go with me?"
26 He answered, "Your Majesty, you know I can’t walk. I told my servant to saddle a donkey for me19.26 I told … me: Two ancient translations; Hebrew, "I said, ‘I will saddle a donkey for myself.’ "so I could go with you. But my servant left without me, and 27 then he lied about me. You’re as wise as an angel of God, so do what you think is right. 28 After all, you could have killed my whole family and me. But instead, you let me eat at your own table. Your Majesty, what more could I ask?"
29 David answered, "You’ve said enough! I’ve decided to divide the property19.29 the property: The property that had belonged to Saul (see 9.7; 16.4).between you and Ziba."
30 Mephiboshethreplied, "He can have it all! I’m just glad you’ve come home safely."
Barzillai Returns Home
31 2 S 17.27-29.Barzillaicame from Rogelimin Gileadto meet David at the Jordan Riverand go across with him. 32 Barzillaiwas 80 years old. He was very rich and had sent food to David in Mahanaim.
33 David said to him, "Cross the river and go to Jerusalemwith me. I will take care of you."
34 Barzillaianswered:
Your Majesty, why should I go to Jerusalem? I don’t have much longer to live. 35 I’m already 80 years old, and my body is almost numb. I can’t taste my food or hear the sound of singing, and I would be nothing but a burden. 36 I’ll cross the river with you, but I’ll only go a little way on the other side. You don’t have to be so kind to me. 37 Just let me return to my hometown, where I can someday be buried near my father and mother. My servant Chimham19.37 My servant Chimham: Or "My son Chimham."can go with you, and you can treat him as your own.
38 David said, "I’ll take Chimhamwith me, and whatever you ask me to do for him, I’ll do. And if there’s anything else you want, I’ll also do that."
39 David’s soldiers went on across the river, while he stayed behind to tell Barzillaigoodbye and to wish him well. Barzillaireturned home, but 40 Chimhamcrossed the river with David.
Israel and Judah Argue
All of Judah’s army and half of Israel’s army were there to help David cross the river. 41 The soldiers from Israel came to him and said, "Why did our relatives from Judah secretly take you and your family and your soldiers across the Jordan?"
42 The people of Judah answered, "Why are you so angry? We are the king’s relatives. He didn’t give us any food, and we didn’t take anything for ourselves!"
43 Those from Israel said, "King Davidbelongs to us ten times more than he belongs to you.19.43 King David … you: In this verse "Israel" stands for the ten northern tribes and does not include the tribe of Judah in the south.Why didn’t you think we were good enough to help you? After all, we were the first ones to think of bringing him back!"
The people of Judah argued more strongly than the people of Israel.
Pessoa
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Joab
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Joab, the son of David’s sister Zeruiah, commanded the king’s army, killed Abner and Absalom, and was killed by order of Solomon (2 Samuel 2:13).
Absalom was the son of David who rebelled against his father: he stole the hearts of the men of Israel, and David fled out of the land because of him. He was the son of Maacah and brother of Tamar (2 Samuel 19:9).
Absalom was the son of David who rebelled against his father: he stole the hearts of the men of Israel, and David fled out of the land because of him. He was the son of Maacah and brother of Tamar (2 Samuel 19:9).
Absalom was the son of David who rebelled against his father: he stole the hearts of the men of Israel, and David fled out of the land because of him. He was the son of Maacah and brother of Tamar (2 Samuel 19:9).
Absalom was the son of David who rebelled against his father: he stole the hearts of the men of Israel, and David fled out of the land because of him. He was the son of Maacah and brother of Tamar (2 Samuel 19:9).
Absalom was the son of David who rebelled against his father: he stole the hearts of the men of Israel, and David fled out of the land because of him. He was the son of Maacah and brother of Tamar (2 Samuel 19:9).
Absalom was the son of David who rebelled against his father: he stole the hearts of the men of Israel, and David fled out of the land because of him. He was the son of Maacah and brother of Tamar (2 Samuel 19:9).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, escaped the massacre of the priests of Nob and served David as priest; Solomon removed him from office for supporting Adonijah (1 Kings 2:27).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Amasa was the commander whom Absalom appointed instead of Joab and to whom David promised the same post; the son of Jether and Abigail, he was killed by Joab with a dagger (2 Samuel 20:10).
The Jordan is the river in the middle of which Joshua set up twelve stones, where the priests carrying the ark of the covenant had stood. The boundary of the land went down along the river to the Salt Sea (Joshua 4:9).
Gilgal was the camp of Israel east of Jericho, where the people camped after going up from the Jordan and where Joshua returned with all Israel (Joshua 4:19).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
The Jordan is the river in the middle of which Joshua set up twelve stones, where the priests carrying the ark of the covenant had stood. The boundary of the land went down along the river to the Salt Sea (Joshua 4:9).
The Jordan is the river in the middle of which Joshua set up twelve stones, where the priests carrying the ark of the covenant had stood. The boundary of the land went down along the river to the Salt Sea (Joshua 4:9).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Abishai was the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, and served David in war. He entered Saul’s camp by night with David and asked to strike Saul with the spear, but David did not allow him (1 Samuel 26:9).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, was crippled in his feet at age five; David, because of his covenant with Jonathan, restored Saul’s lands to him and had him eat at his table (2 Samuel 9:6).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, was crippled in his feet at age five; David, because of his covenant with Jonathan, restored Saul’s lands to him and had him eat at his table (2 Samuel 9:6).
Gilead is the land Moses gave to Machir of Manasseh and where Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had their own land. Jair, who led Israel, and Elijah came from there (Numbers 32:40).
The Jordan is the river in the middle of which Joshua set up twelve stones, where the priests carrying the ark of the covenant had stood. The boundary of the land went down along the river to the Salt Sea (Joshua 4:9).
Mahanaim is the city of the tribe of Gad where Abner brought Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and where David stayed, provided for by Barzillai the Gileadite (2 Samuel 19:32).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
The Jordan is the river in the middle of which Joshua set up twelve stones, where the priests carrying the ark of the covenant had stood. The boundary of the land went down along the river to the Salt Sea (Joshua 4:9).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).