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2 Samuel 15:14

AbsalomDavidJerusalem
Fear

12 And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

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.

15 And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.

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.

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BSB
And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”
KJV
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.
WEB
David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise! Let’s flee, or else none of us will escape from Absalom. Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.”
ASV
And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
DARBY
And David said to all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Rise up and let us flee; for we shall not [else] escape from Absalom. Be quick to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
BLB
And David said to all his servants who [were] with him at Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we there will not be an escape from Absalom. Hurry to depart, lest he hurry and overtake us and swing upon us a disaster and strike the city with the mouth of the sword.”
ÅB
Da sa David til alle sine menn som var hos ham i Jerusalem: Kom, la oss flykte! Ellers kan vi ikke berge oss for Absalom. Skynd dere avsted, så ikke han skal skynde seg og nå oss og føre ulykke over oss og slå byen med sverdets egg.
OTB
Så sa David til alle sine tjenere som var med ham i Jerusalem, "Reis dere, la oss flykte, ellers vil ingen av oss unnslippe fra Absalom. Gå raskt, for at han ikke skal overraske oss plutselig og bringe ulykke over oss, og slå byen med sverdets egg."
B1930
Da sa David til alle sine menn som var hos ham i Jerusalem: Kom, la oss flykte! Ellers kan vi ikke berge oss for Absalom. Skynd eder avsted, så ikke han skal skynde sig og nå oss og føre ulykke over oss og slå byen med sverdets egg.

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Cross references

  • 2 Samuel 19:9

    And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom.

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  • Psalms 3:1–8

    LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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  • Psalms 51:18

    Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

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  • 2 Samuel 12:11

    Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.

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  • Matthew 11:12

    And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

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  • 2 Samuel 23:16–17

    And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.

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  • Psalms 55:3–11

    Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.

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  • Luke 10:15

    And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.

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