2 Samuel 1:3

1:3 David asked him, “Where are you coming from?” He replied, “I have escaped from the camp of Israel.”

2 Samuel 1:19

1:19 The beauty ¹  of Israel lies slain on your high places!

How the mighty have fallen!

2 Samuel 8:15

8:15 David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people. ² 

2 Samuel 15:13

David Flees from Jerusalem

15:13 Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!” ³ 

2 Samuel 18:16

18:16 Then Joab blew the trumpet ⁴  and the army turned back from chasing Israel, for Joab had called for the army to halt.

[1:19]  ¹ sn The word beauty is used figuratively here to refer to Saul and Jonathan.

[8:15]  ² tn Heb “and David was doing what is just and fair for all his people.”

[15:13]  ³ tn Heb “the heart of the men of Israel is with Absalom.”

[18:16]  ⁴ tn Heb “the shophar” (the ram’s horn trumpet).