2 Samuel 15:17

The king went out, and all the people after him; and they stayed in Beth Merhak.

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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

16The king went out, and all his household after him. The king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.

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

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Cross References

Psalms 3:1LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

Ecclesiastes 10:7I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on 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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