2 Samuel 15:17

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

Leeser Tanakh

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

16And the king went forth, and all his household in his train. And the king left behind ten women, who were concubines, to guard the house.

18And all his servants passed on alongside of him, and all the Kerethites, and all the Pelethites; and all the Gittites, six hundred men, who were come in his train from Gath, passed on before the king.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:1“A psalm of David, when he fled from before Abshalom his son.” (3:2) Lord, how numerous are my assailants! how many, that rise up against me!

Ecclesiastes 10:7I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants upon the ground.—

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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