II Samuel 14:1-24
Absalom Returns to Jerusalem
II Samuel 14:25-33
David Forgives Absalom
II Samuel 15:1-12
Absalom Rebels Against David
II Samuel 15:13-37
David Escapes From Jerusalem
II Samuel 16:1-23
Shimei Curses David
II Samuel 17:1-14
The Advice of Ahithopel And Hushai
II Samuel 17:15-29
Hushai Warns David to Escape
II Samuel 18:1-18
Joab Kills Abasalom
II Samuel 18:19-33
David Hears of Absalom’s Death
II Samuel 19:1-15
David Returns to Jerusalem
Hushai Warns David to Escape
II Samuel 17:15–29
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When Ahithophel saw that Absalom and the leaders were not going to follow his advice he went back to his home in Gilo and hanged himself (v. 23). Thanks to Hushai, David was able to make his headquarters in the fortified city of Manhanaim while Absalom and his army crossed the Jordan (v. 24). Absalom put Amasa in Joab’s place as commander of the army while the Israelites under his command set up camp in the region of Gilead (vv. 25-26). Because of influential friends back in Manhanaim David was able to face the forthcoming battle with confidence (vv. 27-29).
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II Samuel 17:15-29 (English Standard Version)
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