2 Samuel 16:14The king, and all the people who were with him, came weary; and he refreshed himself there.
The setting
Jordan Valley, Israel, ~970 BC. King David and his loyal followers collapse exhausted after fleeing Jerusalem. They've walked all night to escape David's own son Absalom's coup.
The emotion here: documenting with empathy the human frailty of even great kings
The original word
wayitnappash (וַיִּתְנַפַּשׁ) — he caught his breath, restored his soul
Why it matters
David was around 60 years old during this flight, making the physical toll even more severe
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 16:14
This isn't just physical rest — the Hebrew suggests David's very soul was being restored
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about physical tiredness, but David had lost his throne, his city, and his son's loyalty all in one day — this is complete life collapse.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 16:14
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 16:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 16:14 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include rest, restoration. Notable phrases: came weary; refreshed himself.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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