II Samuel · Chapter 19 King James Version

II Samuel 19:10

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The Scripture

(10) And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Joab rebuked David for mourning Absalom so publicly that it shamed the very soldiers who had saved his life, prompting David to compose himself and encourage his men. David then returned to Jerusalem, reconciling with Shimei, Mephibosheth, and Barzillai along the way.

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