So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead. ] Which belonged to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh; here the Israelites that were with Absalom encamped, in order to give battle to David and his men.
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David had arrived at Mahanaim by the time Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.
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Now Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in Joab's place. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra the Israelite;Ithra had married Abigail daughter of Nahash. Abigail was a sister to Zeruiah, Joab's mother.
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And Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.
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When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim
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brought beds, basins, and pottery items. [They also brought] wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils,