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2 Samuel 16:15–16

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¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.
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From verse 15

  1. 2 Samuel 15:37Rank 1 from verse 15
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    37So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

  2. 2 Samuel 15:12Rank 2 from verse 15
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    12And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

From verse 16

  1. 1 Samuel 10:24Rank 1 from verse 16
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    24And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the Lord hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.

  2. 2 Kings 11:12Rank 2 from verse 16
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    12And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.

  3. 1 Kings 1:25Rank 3 from verse 16
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    25For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king’s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.

  4. 1 Kings 1:34Rank 4 from verse 16
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    34And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.

  5. 2 Samuel 15:37Rank 5 from verse 16
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    37So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

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2 Samuel 16:15

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

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2 Samuel 16:16

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pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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friend

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One joined to another by affection, goodwill, or alliance; to support or befriend.

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save

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Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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14And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

15¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

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16And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.

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17And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?

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