en_tn/2sa/15/21.md

As Yahweh lives, and as my master the king lives

He is making a solemn promise. "I solemnly promise"

whether that means living or dying

"even if I get killed supporting you"

All the country wept with a loud voice

This deliberate exaggeration is used to emphasize the concern for King David. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)

Kidron Valley

The name of a place just outside of Jerusalem. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)