2 Samuel 15:20

Overview - 2 Samuel 15
Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.
Under pretence of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron.
10 He makes there a great conspiracy.
13 David upon the news flees from Jerusalem.
19 Ittai will not leave him.
24 Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark.
30 David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping.
31 He curses Ahithophel's counsel.
32 Hushai is sent back with instructions.
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2 Samuel 15:20  (King James Version)
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.
 


go up and down
Hebrew wander in going.
Psalms 56:8 ; 59:15 Amos 8:12 ; Hebrews 11:37 Hebrews 11:38

seeing
1 Samuel 23:13

mercy
2:6 Psalms 25:10 ; 57:3 61:7 85:10 89:14 Proverbs 14:22 ; John 1:17
2 Timothy 1:16-18