2 Samuel 19:42

New English Translation

All the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “Because the king is our close relative! Why are you so upset about this? Have we eaten at the king’s expense? Or have we misappropriated anything for our own use?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:12

You are my brothers – my very own flesh and blood! Why should you delay any further in bringing the king back?’

2 Samuel 19:43

The men of Israel replied to the men of Judah, “We have ten shares in the king, and we have a greater claim on David than you do! Why do you want to curse us? Weren’t we the first to suggest bringing back our king?” But the comments of the men of Judah were more severe than those of the men of Israel.

2 Samuel 2:4

The men of Judah came and there they anointed David as king over the people of Judah. David was told, “The people of Jabesh Gilead are the ones who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1

All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron saying, “Look, we are your very flesh and blood!

Judges 8:1

The Ephraimites said to him, “Why have you done such a thing to us? You did not summon us when you went to fight the Midianites!” They argued vehemently with him.