2 Samuel 20:2

“So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.”

"So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem." - 2 Samuel 20:2
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What does 2 Samuel 20:2 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 20:2 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem." At first glance, this verse appears to be a simple…

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Clinging to the King: A Reflection on Allegiance and Divided Loyalty

In 2 Samuel 20:2, we encounter a pivotal moment in Israel's history that echoes through time as a powerful illustration of loyalty and leadership. The scripture declares: "So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah…

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A Prayer for Unity and Faithfulness in Leadership

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and humility, inspired by the words of 2 Samuel 20:2. We reflect on this significant moment in Israel’s history when it became clear that the division among Your people could lead to chaos and dissent within…

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2 Samuel 20:2 - "So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 22:17-20
2 Samuel 2:20 - "Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am."
2 Samuel 20:25 - "And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
2 Samuel 20:20 - "And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy."
2 Samuel 20:24 - "And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:"
2 Samuel 20:26 - "And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David."
2 Samuel 16:20 - "¶ Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do."
2 Samuel 1:20 - "Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph."
2 Samuel 20:4 - "¶ Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present."
2 Samuel 7:20 - "And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant."
2 Samuel 20:23 - "¶ Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:"
2 Samuel 22:20 - "He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me."
2 Samuel 20:13 - "When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri."
2 Samuel 3:20 - "So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast."
"And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:" - 2 Samuel 20:25
2 Samuel 20:11 - "And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that favoureth Joab, and he that is for David, let him go after Joab."
2 Samuel 20:9 - "And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him."
2 Samuel 20:18 - "Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter."
2 Samuel 20:5 - "So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him."
"Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am." - 2 Samuel 2:20
"And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David." - 2 Samuel 20:26
"And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:" - 2 Samuel 20:24
2 Samuel 20:14 - "¶ And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him."
2 Samuel 20:7 - "And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri."
1 Samuel 2:20 - "¶ And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home."
"And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy." - 2 Samuel 20:20
2 Samuel 20:19 - "I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?"
2 Samuel 20:16 - "¶ Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee."