Lord, I have many enemies! Many people have turned against me.
Your love is wonderful. By your power you save those who trust you from their enemies.
Meanwhile, Absalom, Ahithophel, and all the Israelites arrived at Jerusalem.
All the people answered, “We and our children will be responsible for his death.”
“Brothers will give their own brothers to be killed, and fathers will give their own children to be killed. Children will fight against their own parents and have them put to death.
All of these kings met together at the waters of Merom, joined their armies together into one camp, and made plans to fight against the Israelites.