2 Samuel 19:42

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

All the people of Judah answered the Israelites, “We did it because the king is our close relative. Why are you angry with us about this? We have not eaten food at the king’s expense. The king did not give us any gifts.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:12

You are my brothers, my family, so why are you the last tribe to bring the king back?’

2 Samuel 5:1

All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron. They said to David, “Look, we are one family!

2 Samuel 19:43

The Israelites answered, “We have ten shares in David, so we have more right to David than you do. Why did you ignore us? We were the first ones to talk about bringing our king back.” But the people of Judah replied with words that were even louder and angrier than those of the Israelites.

Judges 8:1

The men of Ephraim were angry with Gideon. When they found him, they asked, “Why did you treat us this way? Why didn’t you call us when you went to fight against the Midianites?”

2 Samuel 2:4

The men of Judah came to Hebron and anointed David to be the king of Judah. Then they told David, “The men of Jabesh Gilead buried Saul.”