Kings II 15:13

13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, the heart of the men of Israel is gone after Abessalom.

Kings II 15:13 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 15:13

Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and
thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah
The same with Azariah: he is sometimes called by one name, and sometimes by the other, see ( 2 Kings 14:21 ) ,

and he reigned a full month in Samaria:
and no longer; so soon were the conspiracy against his sovereign, and the murder of him, punished.

Kings II 15:13 In-Context

11 And there went with Abessalom two hundred chosen men from Jerusalem; and they went in their simplicity, and knew not anything.

12 And Abessalom sent to Achitophel the Theconite, the counsellor of David, from his city, from Gola, where he was sacrificing: and there was a strong conspiracy; and the people with Abessalom were increasingly numerous.

13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, the heart of the men of Israel is gone after Abessalom.

14 And David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem, Rise, and let us flee, for we have no refuge from Abessalom: make haste and go, lest he overtake us speedily, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

15 And the king's servants said to the king, In all things which our lord the king chooses, behold thy servants.