O Lord, look how my enemies have increased! Many are attacking me.
Meanwhile, Absalom and all Israel’s troops came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.
Reveal your miraculous deeds of mercy, O Savior of those who find refuge by your side from those who attack them.
“Brother will hand over brother to death; a father will hand over his child. Children will rebel against their parents and kill them.
All the people answered, “The responsibility for killing him will rest on us and our children.”
All these kings camped together by the Springs of Merom in order to fight Israel.
