2 Samuel 16:15

“And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.”

"And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him." - 2 Samuel 16:15
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What does 2 Samuel 16:15 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 16:15 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him." This verse is part of a larger story that occurs in the Old Testament, specifically during the time of King…

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The Weight of Betrayal and the Cost of Reconciliation

In the unfolding narrative of 2 Samuel 16:15, we encounter a profound moment in the life of King David and his son, Absalom. The verse reads, "And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him." This passage not only marks a critical…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance in Turbulent Times

Heavenly Father, Today, we come before You, Lord, with humbled hearts and uplifted spirits, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all the affairs of our lives and the world around us. As we reflect on the profound moment captured in 2 Samuel 16:15 - “And Absalom, and all the…

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2 Samuel 16:15 - "¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him."
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."
1 Samuel 16:15 - "And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee."
1 Samuel 15:16 - "Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on."
2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."
2 Samuel 5:15 - "Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
2 Samuel 2:15 - "Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David."
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."
"And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." - 2 Samuel 5:16
2 Samuel 8:16 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
2 Samuel 15:13 - "¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."
2 Samuel 15:37 - "So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 15:29 - "Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there."
2 Samuel 16:14 - "And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there."
2 Samuel 22:15 - "And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them."
"And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee." - 1 Samuel 16:15
2 Samuel 10:15 - "¶ And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together."
2 Samuel 16:20 - "¶ Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do."
"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 15:16
2 Samuel 16:16 - "And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king."
1 Samuel 16:2 - "And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD."
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
2 Samuel 15:9 - "And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron."
2 Samuel 16:12 - "It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day."
2 Samuel 18:15 - "And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him."
2 Samuel 6:15 - "So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet."
2 Samuel 16:17 - "And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?"
2 Samuel 15:33 - "Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:"
2 Samuel 15:28 - "See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me."