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14 The king and all who were with him grew weary along the way, so they rested when they reached the Jordan River.[a]

Ahithophel Advises Absalom

15 Meanwhile, Absalom and all the army of Israel arrived at Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel. 16 When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite arrived, he went immediately to see Absalom. “Long live the king!” he exclaimed. “Long live the king!”

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Footnotes

  1. 16:14 As in Greek version (see also 17:16); Hebrew reads when they reached their destination.

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