"And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off." — 2 Samuel 15:17

2 Samuel 15:17 · KJV

“And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.”

— 2 Samuel 15:17

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, {which were} concubines, to keep the house. {after...: Heb. at his feet}

Verse 18

And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.

2 Samuel 15 — Context

And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants {are ready to do} whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint. {appoint: Heb. choose}

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, {which were} concubines, to keep the house. {after...: Heb. at his feet}

And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.

And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.

Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou {art} a stranger, and also an exile.

Cross References

Psalms 66:12

Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy {place}. {wealthy: Heb. moist}

Ecclesiastes 10:7

I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

Psalms 3:1-2

[A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many {are} they that rise up against me.

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