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2 Samuel 20:2

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So all the men of Israel went up from following David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri; but the men of Judah joined with their king, from the Jordan even to Jerusalem.

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The Kingdom of David and SolomonThe united kingdom of Israel at its height under kings David and Solomon.

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The Jordan marks the crossing from the east as Israel’s men return with David

Places in this passage

2 Samuel 20:2 mentions Abel-beth-maacah, Gibeon, Jerusalem and Jordan.

Abel-beth-maacah · Tel Abel Beth Maacah Excavations
Gibeon · Ar2332
Jerusalem · Godot13
Jordan · Bill Rice

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