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2 SAMUEL 15:6

And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:7

# And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:8

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:9

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:10

# But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:11

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:12

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, [even] from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:13

# And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:14

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. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:15

And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants [are ready to do] whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:16

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, [which were] concubines, to keep the house. ...

2 SAMUEL 15:17

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