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2 Samuel 16:15 KJV
2 Samuel · chapter 16 · verse 15
And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.2 Samuel 16:15 · King James Version
2 Samuel 16:15 in context
13And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.
14And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.
15And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
16And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.
17And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- AhithophelʼĂchîythôphelAchithophel, an IsraeliteH302 →
- JerusalemYᵉrûwshâlaimJerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of PalestineH3389 →
- AbsalomʼĂbîyshâlôwmAbshalom, a son of DavidH53 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- IsraelYisrâʼêlJisrael, a symbolical name of JacobH3478 →
- camebôwʼto go or comeH935 →
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Absalom had notice sent him speedily by some of his friends at Jerusalem that David had withdrawn, and with what a small retinue he had gone; so that the coasts were clear, Absalom might take possession of Jerusalem when he pleased. The gates were open, and there was none to oppose him.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 15-23