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2 Samuel 15:11-13
International Standard Version
2 Samuel 15:11-13
International Standard Version
11 Meanwhile, 200 men left Jerusalem with Absalom. They had been invited to go along, but were innocent, not knowing anything about what was happening.[a] 12 Absalom also sent for Ahithophel[b] the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come[c] from his home town of Giloh while Absalom[d] was presenting the sacrificial offerings. And so the conspiracy widened, because the common people increasingly sided with Absalom.
David Flees from Jerusalem
13 Then a messenger arrived to inform David, “The loyalties of the men[e] of Israel have shifted to[f] Absalom.”
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- 2 Samuel 15:11 Lit. about the matter
- 2 Samuel 15:12 Ahithophel was Bathsheba’s grandfather; cf. 2Sam 11:3; 23:34
- 2 Samuel 15:12 The Heb. lacks to come
- 2 Samuel 15:12 Lit. he
- 2 Samuel 15:13 Lit. heart of the man
- 2 Samuel 15:13 Lit. have followed after
2 Samuel 15:11-13
New International Version
2 Samuel 15:11-13
New International Version
11 Two hundred men from Jerusalem had accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and went quite innocently, knowing nothing about the matter. 12 While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel(A) the Gilonite, David’s counselor,(B) to come from Giloh,(C) his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.(D)
David Flees
13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”
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