A Psalm. Of David. When he went in flight from Absalom his son. Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.
And Absalom and the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.
Make clear the wonder of your mercy, O saviour of those who put their faith in your right hand, from those who come out against them.
And brother will give up brother to death, and the father his child: and children will go against their fathers and mothers, and put them to death.
And all the people made answer and said, Let his blood be on us, and on our children.
And all these kings came together, and put their forces in position at the waters of Merom, to make war on Israel.