David’s grief over Absalom becomes so public that the victorious soldiers enter the city as though ashamed. Joab bluntly warns David that he is dishonoring loyal supporters, so David returns to the gate. The tribes then negotiate his return to Jerusalem. David pardons Shimei for the moment, hears Mephibosheth’s explanation of Ziba’s accusation, honors aged Barzillai, and crosses Jordan amid growing tension between Judah and the other tribes.
David’s grief over Absalom becomes so public that the victorious soldiers enter the city as though ashamed. Joab bluntly warns David that he is dishonoring loyal supporters, so David returns to the gate. The tribes then negotiate his return to Jerusalem. David pardons Shimei for the moment, hears Mephibosheth’s explanation of Ziba’s accusation, honors aged Barzillai, and crosses Jordan amid growing tension between Judah and the other tribes.
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