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14 The king and all who were with him grew weary along the way, so they rested when they reached the Jordan River.[a]

Ahithophel Advises Absalom

15 Meanwhile, Absalom and all the army of Israel arrived at Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel. 16 When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite arrived, he went immediately to see Absalom. “Long live the king!” he exclaimed. “Long live the king!”

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Footnotes

  1. 16:14 As in Greek version (see also 17:16); Hebrew reads when they reached their destination.

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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