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2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15 — Overview

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

, Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel; , Under pretence of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron; , He makes there a great conspiracy; , David upon the news flees from Jerusalem; , Ittai will not leave him; , Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark; , David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping; , He curses Ahithophel’s counsel; , Hushai is sent back with instructions.

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