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So the king returned, and came to the Jordan. Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over the Jordan.
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A Symbolic Meeting Place
Commentators point out the historical significance of the meeting location. David returned to the Jordan River, and the tribe of Judah met him at Gilgal. Scholars note that Gilgal was the very first place the Israelites camped after crossing the Jordan under Joshua to enter the Promised Land. This location frames David's return as a significant restoration and a new beginning for the kingdom.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
Judah came to Gilgal. —The two parties met at the Jordan, David coming from Mahanaim to the eastern side of the ford, nea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So the king returned, and came to Jordan From Mahanaim thither, which according to Bunting F9 was twenty …
Presbyterian
God's providence, through the priests' persuasions and Amasa's influence, brought the people to resolve to recall the king. David did not act until…
