2 Samuel 15:17

17 So the king and all those who were with him left. They stopped at a place that wasn't very far away.

2 Samuel 15:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 15:17

And the king went forth
From Jerusalem; which is repeated, that it might be observed in what a hurry and fright he was:

and all the people after him;
his family, court, and servants, and as many of the people of Jerusalem as chose to go with him:

and tarried at a place that was afar off;
when they had got at some distance from the city, they stopped and stayed a while; it could not be a great way from it, for they had not as yet passed over the brook Kidron, ( 2 Samuel 15:23 ) .

2 Samuel 15:17 In-Context

15 The king's officials answered him, "You are our king and master. We're ready to do anything you want."

16 The king started out. Everyone in his whole family went with him. But he left ten concubines behind to take care of the palace.

17 So the king and all those who were with him left. They stopped at a place that wasn't very far away.

18 All of David's officials marched past him. All of the Kerethites and Pelethites marched along with them. And all of the 600 men who had come with him from Gath marched in front of him.

19 The king spoke to Ittai. He was from Gath. The king said to him, "Why do you want to come along with us? Go back. Stay with King Absalom. You are a stranger. You left your own country.