II Samuel 15:14
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Absalom stole the hearts of Israel by presenting himself as a fairer judge than his father, then declared himself king at Hebron, forcing David to flee Jerusalem. David sent Hushai back to the city to counter the counsel of Ahithophel, who had joined Absalom's conspiracy.
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