40 ¶ Then the King went to [a]Gilgal, and Chimham went with him, and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of [b]Israel.

41 And behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king and his household, and all David’s men with him over [c]Jordan?

42 And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: and wherefore now be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten of the king’s cost, or have we taken any bribes?

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 19:40 Where the tribe of Judah tarried to receive him.
  2. 2 Samuel 19:40 Which had taken part with the King.
  3. 2 Samuel 19:41 Toward Jerusalem.

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