The king, and all the people who were with him, came weary; and he refreshed himself there.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.
- BSB Finally, the king and all the people with him arrived, exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.
- NKJV Now the king and all the people who were with him became weary; so they refreshed themselves there.
- NASB And the king and all the people who were with him arrived exhausted, and he refreshed himself there.
- NLT The king and all who were with him grew weary along the way, so they rested when they reached the Jordan River.
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Quick answer
David and his weary people arrive and rest, refreshing themselves. A pause for relief comes after the exhausting flight and abuse.
Overview
The fatigued king and his followers reach their stopping place and find rest. The brief refreshment is a mercy after the day's hardships and Shimei's relentless cursing. Even in the midst of judgment and exile, God grants his servant moments of relief, a token of his sustaining care.
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