2 Samuel 15:17

And the king goeth out, and all the people at his feet, and they stand still at the farthest off house.

Young's Literal Translation

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 goeth out, and all his household at his feet, and the king leaveth ten women — concubines — to keep the house.

18And all his servants are passing on at his side, and all the Cherethite, and all the Pelethite, and all the Gittites, six hundred men who came at his feet from Gath, are passing on at the front of the king.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:1A Psalm of David, in his fleeing from the face of Absalom his son. Jehovah, how have my distresses multiplied! Many are rising up against me.

Ecclesiastes 10:7I have seen servants on horses, And princes walking as 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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