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2 Samuel 19:20-22
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2 Samuel 19:20-22
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20 I know that I sinned. That is why today I am the first person from Joseph’s family[a] to come down and meet you, my lord and king.”
21 Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Let’s kill him for all the bad things he said about the Lord’s chosen king.[b]”
22 David said, “What should I do with you, sons of Zeruiah? Are you trying to cause me trouble? No one will be put to death in Israel today! Today I know that I am king over Israel.”
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- 2 Samuel 19:20 Joseph’s family This probably means the Israelites who followed Absalom. Many times the name Ephraim (a son of Joseph) is used for all the tribes in northern Israel.
- 2 Samuel 19:21 chosen king Literally, “anointed one.”
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