2 Samuel 15:17

And the king went out, and all his servants went after him, and made a stop at the Far House.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16So the king went out, taking with him all the people of his house, but for ten of his women, who were to take care of the house.

18And all the people went on by his side; and all the Cherethites and all the Pelethites and all the men of Ittai of Gath, six hundred men who came after him from Gath, went on before the king.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:1A Psalm. Of David. When he went in flight from Absalom his son.

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

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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