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2 Samuel 16:15

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

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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.

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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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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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