2 Samuel 19:20

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.

I am come

Psalm 78:34

Jeremiah 22:23

Hosea 5:15

Joseph

Bible References

I am come

When he killed some of them, the rest searched for him. They turned from their sins and eagerly looked for God.

You who dwell in Lebanon nested in the cedars. How you will groan when pangs come upon you, Pain like a woman in childbirth!

I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek me. They will seek me earnestly in their affliction.

Joseph

All the people in all the tribes of Israel argued with one another. They said: The king rescued us from our enemies and saved us from the Philistines. Now he has fled from Absalom and left the country.

King David arrived at Bahurim. A man who was a distant cousin of Saul came out cursing. His name was Shimei, son of Gera.

But Israel crossed his hands and reached out. He put his right hand on Ephraim's head, although Ephraim was the younger son. He put his left hand on Manasseh's head, although Manasseh was older.

When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come back, they requested a meeting of the people. At that meeting they made him king over Israel. There was none who followed the house of David except the tribe of Judah.

Though you, Israel, play the harlot, do not let Judah become guilty! Do not go to Gilgal, neither go to Bethaven, nor swear, As Jehovah lives.

I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me. O Ephraim, you have played the harlot and Israel is defiled.