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2 Samuel 15:14-16
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 15:14-16
New Catholic Bible
14 Upon hearing this, David said to all of his officials who were with him in Jerusalem: “Get ready to depart! If we do not flee, then none of us will be able to escape from Absalom. Depart as quickly as you can, or he will soon overtake us and inflict disaster upon us and put the city to the sword.”[a]
15 The king’s officials then replied: “Whatever our lord the king decides, we are prepared to follow your commands.” 16 Then the king set forth, followed by his entire household, aside from ten concubines whom he left behind to take care of the palace.
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- 2 Samuel 15:14 What looks like cowardice in King David’s decision to flee Jerusalem is more likely the wisdom and trust in God that has worked to his advantage in the past. Choosing his battles with confidence in the Lord’s faithfulness will eventually bring him victory over Absalom.
