Verse 2

So all the men of Israel deserted David and followed Sheba son of Bicri. But the men of Judah stuck by their king all the way from the Jordan River to Jerusalem.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 19:15 : 15 So the king returned and came to the Jordan River. Now the people of Judah had come to Gilgal to meet the king and to help him cross the Jordan.
• 2 Sam 19:40-41 : 40 When the king crossed over to Gilgal, Kimham crossed over with him. Now all the soldiers of Judah along with half of the soldiers of Israel had helped the king cross over. 41 Then all the men of Israel began coming to the king. They asked the king,“Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, sneak the king away and help the king and his household cross the Jordan– and not only him but all of David’s men as well?”
• 2 Chr 10:17 : 17 (Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.)
• Ps 62:9 : 9 Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.
• Ps 118:8-9 : 8 It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people. 9 It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in princes. 10 All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the LORD I pushed them away.
• Prov 17:14 : 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!
• John 6:66-68 : 66 Peter’s Confession After this many of his disciples quit following him and did not accompany him any longer. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve,“You don’t want to go away too, do you?” 68 Simon Peter answered him,“Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
• Acts 11:23 : 23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,