2 Samuel 15:17

And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.

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In Context

16And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.

18And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:1LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

Ecclesiastes 10:7I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 15:14-24

David's Flight. ( b. c. 1023.) 13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. 14 And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. 15 And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.… Read the whole commentary →

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