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14 Eventually, the king and his entourage arrived exhausted at their destination, and David[a] refreshed himself there.

Absalom Captures Jerusalem

15 Right about then, Absalom and his entourage from the people of Israel entered Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel. 16 When David’s friend Hushai the Archite approached Absalom, Hushai greeted Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

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  1. 2 Samuel 16:14 Lit. he

14 The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted.(A) And there he refreshed himself.

The Advice of Ahithophel and Hushai

15 Meanwhile, Absalom(B) and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel(C) was with him. 16 Then Hushai(D) the Arkite, David’s confidant, went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

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