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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.
2 Samuel 15:14-16
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
2 Samuel 15:14-16
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
14 David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, ‘Get up. We have to flee, or we will not escape from Absalom!(A) Leave quickly, or he will overtake us quickly, heap disaster on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.’
15 The king’s servants said to the king, ‘Whatever my lord the king decides, we are your servants.’ 16 Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind ten concubines to take care of the palace.
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2 Samuel 15:14-16
Authorized (King James) Version
2 Samuel 15:14-16
Authorized (King James) Version
14 And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. 15 And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint. 16 And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
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