2 Samuel 19:42

Good News Translation

The men of Judah answered, “We did it because the king is one of us. So why should this make you angry? He hasn't paid for our food nor has he given us anything.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:12

You are my relatives, my own flesh and blood; why should you be the last to bring me back?”

2 Samuel 19:43

The Israelites replied, “We have ten times as many claims on King David as you have, even if he is one of you. Why do you look down on us? Don't forget that we were the first to talk about bringing the king back!” But the men of Judah were more violent in making their claims than the men of Israel.

2 Samuel 2:4

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and anointed David as king of Judah. When David heard that the people of Jabesh in Gilead had buried Saul,

2 Samuel 5:1

Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and said to him, “We are your own flesh and blood.

Judges 8:1

Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon, “Why didn't you call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this?” They complained bitterly about it.