So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. Cross References 2 Samuel 20:1Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram's horn and shouted: "We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse's son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!" 2 Samuel 20:3 When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to care for the palace and placed them under guard. He provided for them, but he no longer slept with them. They were confined until the day of their death, living as widows. 2 Samuel 20:21 That is not the case. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city." "Look," the woman replied, "his head will be thrown to you over the wall." Chapter Outline 1. By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel3. David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life 4. Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab 14. Joab pursues Sheba to Abel 16. A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head 23. David's officers Jump to Previous Adhered Bichri Bicri Clave Cleave David Deserted Follow Followed Following Israel Jerusalem Joined Jordan Judah Sheba Steadfast Steadfastly Turning Way Withdrawing WithdrewJump to Next Adhered Bichri Bicri Clave Cleave David Deserted Follow Followed Following Israel Jerusalem Joined Jordan Judah Sheba Steadfast Steadfastly Turning Way Withdrawing Withdrew |
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