King James Version with Apocrypha
"And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
— 2 Samuel 15:17, King James Version with Apocrypha
“And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.”
“And the king went forth, and all the people after him; and they tarried in Beth-merhak. ”
“The king went forth, and all the people after him; and they stayed in Beth Merhak.”
“The king and all the people set out on foot, pausing at a spot some distance away.”
“And the king going forth and all Israel on foot, stood afar off from the house:”
“And the king went out, and all his servants went after him, and made a stop at the Far House.”
And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.
And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.
Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile.
Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.