Michiana Covenant Presbyterian Church

2 Samuel 20 may be one of the least commented upon chapters in the Bible. I think it is the most forgotten episode in the life of David. The chapter begins and ends with the blowing of a trumpet – and a call for every man to return to his tent. But the meaning of "return to your tent" is very different at the end than it was at the beginning! At the beginning, Sheba is saying "We have no portion in David" – Return to your tent – rebel against David! At the end, Joab is saying "Everyone go home – and if you do, you will be in submission to David." The same action can have very different meanings. The same words can mean opposite things – depending on context...