I have so many enemies, Lord, so many who turn against me!
Absalom and all the Israelites with him entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with them.
Reveal your wonderful love and save me; at your side I am safe from my enemies.
“People will hand over their own brothers to be put to death, and fathers will do the same to their children; children will turn against their parents and have them put to death.
The whole crowd answered, “Let the responsibility for his death fall on us and on our children!”
All of these kings joined forces and came together and set up camp at Merom Brook to fight against Israel.
