II Samuel · Chapter 19 King James Version

II Samuel 19:42

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The Scripture

(42) And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king's cost? or hath he given us any gift?
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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