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Then a messenger came to David, saying, "
aThe hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
a
Judges 9:3, 2 Samuel 15:6
Judges 9
3
And his mother's relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the leaders of Shechem; and they were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, "He is aour relative."
2 Samuel 15
6
In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; aso Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel.