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2 Samuel 15:14-16
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2 Samuel 15:14-16
Living Bible
14 “Then we must flee at once or it will be too late!” was David’s instant response to his men. “If we get out of the city before he arrives, both we and the city of Jerusalem will be saved.”
15 “We are with you,” his aides replied. “Do as you think best.”
16 So the king and his household set out at once. He left no one behind except ten of his young wives to keep the palace in order.
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2 Samuel 15:14-16
New International Version
2 Samuel 15:14-16
New International Version
14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee,(A) or none of us will escape from Absalom.(B) We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.”
15 The king’s officials answered him, “Your servants are ready to do whatever our lord the king chooses.”
16 The king set out, with his entire household following him; but he left ten concubines(C) to take care of the palace.
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