2 Samuel 15:10

2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 Samuel 15:10 The phrase the tribes of Israel sometimes refers to all of Israel, and at other times refers to Israel as opposed to Judah. Here, it refers to all of Israel, including Judah. It is clear that Judah participated in the rebellion. In chs. 2 Samuel 15:1, “Israel” usually means “Absalom’s side,” while David’s side is referred to as “David’s servants” or “the army.”