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2 Samuel 15:12-14
New American Standard Bible
2 Samuel 15:12-14
New American Standard Bible
12 And Absalom sent for (A)Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city (B)Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for (C)the people continually increased with Absalom.
David Flees Jerusalem
13 Then a messenger came to David, saying, “(D)The hearts of the people of Israel are [a]with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem, “(E)Arise and let’s flee, for otherwise none of us will escape from Absalom. Go quickly, or he will hurry and overtake us, and bring disaster on us and strike the city with the edge of the sword.”
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- 2 Samuel 15:13 Lit after
2 Samuel 15:12-14
New International Version
2 Samuel 15:12-14
New International Version
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.”
14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee,(E) or none of us will escape from Absalom.(F) We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.”
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