II Samuel 15:17
The Scripture
(17) And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.
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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