2 Samuel 20:2 bbe — So all the men of Israel, turning away from David, went after Sheba, the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah were true…

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"So all the men of Israel, turning away from David, went after Sheba, the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah were true to their king, going with him from Jordan as far as Jerusalem."

— 2 Samuel 20:2, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 20 — Context

Now by chance there was present a good-for-nothing person named Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he, sounding the horn, said, We have no part in David, or any interest in the son of Jesse: let every man go to his tent, O Israel.

So all the men of Israel, turning away from David, went after Sheba, the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah were true to their king, going with him from Jordan as far as Jerusalem.

And David came to his house at Jerusalem: and the king took the ten women to whom he had given the care of the house, and had them shut up, and gave them the necessaries of life, but did not go near them. So they were shut up till the day of their death, living as widows.

Then the king said to Amasa, Get all the men of Judah together, and in three days be here yourself.

So Amasa went to get all the men of Judah together, but he took longer than the time David had given him.

2 Samuel 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 20:2 say?

2 Samuel 20:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So all the men of Israel, turning away from David, went after Sheba, the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah were true to their king, going with him from Jordan as far as Jerusalem.”

Where is 2 Samuel 20:2 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 20:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 2.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 2 Samuel about?

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 20:2.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 20:2 in?

2 Samuel 20:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Samuel 20:2?

2 Samuel 20:2 reads (BBE): “So all the men of Israel, turning away from David, went after Sheba, the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah were true to their king, going with him from Jordan as far as Jerusalem.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Samuel 20:2 bbe — So all the men of Israel, turning away from David, went after Sheba, the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah were true…

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