II Samuel 15:20
The Scripture
(20) Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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