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They set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had finished leaving the city. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> Zadok and all the Levites also came along, carrying the Ark of the Covenant of God. They set down the Ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until everyone had passed out of the city. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Abiathar came up, and behold, Zadok came also with all the Levites, bearing the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God until the people had all passed out of the city. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a> There was Zadok also, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar went up until all the people had finished crossing over from the city. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now behold, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar came up until all the people had finished crossing over from the city. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now behold, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar came up until all the people had finished passing from the city. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now behold, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar came up until all the people had finished passing from the city. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now behold, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar came up until all the people had finished passing from the city. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar [the priest] came up [and officiated] until all the people had finished passing from the city. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set the ark of God down, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until the people had finished marching past. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set the ark of God down, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until the people had finished marching past. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And, lo, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Zadok and Abiathar the priests were there along with several men from the tribe of Levi who were carrying the sacred chest. They set the chest down, and left it there until David and his followers had gone out of the city. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And, lo, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Zadok and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of God's promise. They set down the ark of God beside Abiathar until all the troops had withdrawn from the city. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> Zadok the priest was there, and with him were the Levites, carrying the sacred Covenant Box. They set it down and didn't pick it up again until all the people had left the city. The priest Abiathar was there too. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, Zadok showed up also, along with all of the descendants of Levi with him, carrying the Ark of the Covenant of God. They set down the Ark of God and Abiathar approached while all the people finished abandoning the city. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city. <a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Zadok and all the Levites who were with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. When they positioned the ark of God, Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had finished leaving the city. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, Zadok also came (and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of the LORD) and Abiathar. And they set down the ark of God until all the people finished passing by from the city. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And lo, Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city. <a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down God’s ark; and Abiathar went up until all the people finished passing out of the city. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, also Zadok, and all the Levites with him, are carrying the Ark of the Covenant of God, and they make the Ark of God firm, and Abiathar goes up, until the completion of all the people to pass over out of the city. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, also Zadok, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God, and they make the ark of God firm, and Abiathar goeth up, till the completion of all the people to pass over out of the city. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And behold, also Zadok, and all the Levites with him, lifting up the ark of the covenant of God; and they placed the ark of God: and Abiathar will go up till all the people finished passing over from the city.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Sadoc the priest also came, and all the Levites with him carrying the ark of the covenant of God, and they set down the ark of God: and Abiathar went up, till all the people that was come out of the city had done passing. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Zadok the priest also went, and all the Levites went with him, carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God. And Abiathar went up, until all the people who had departed from the city had gone by. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Zadok, too, and all the Levites bearing the ark of the covenant of God set down the ark of God until the whole army had finished marching out of the city; and Abiathar came up. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Abiathar came up, and Zadok also, with all the Levites, carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set down the ark of God, until the people had all passed out of the city.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And behold, Zadok the priest went also and all the Levites who were with him, bearing the ark of God; and Abiathar went up and stood until all the people had finished passing over from the city. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And behold, also Tsadoq the Priest and all the Levites who were with him were carrying the ark of God, and Abiathar came up until all the people finished crossing over from the city<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And, lo, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down the ark of God--but Abiathar went up--until all the people had done passing out of the city. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And behold also Sadoc, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord from Baethar: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had passed out of the city. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4305" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">David Flees Jerusalem</a> …23Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly as all the people passed by. And as the king crossed the Kidron Valley, all the people also passed toward the way of the wilderness. 24<a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: ṣā·ḏō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Zadok</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">was also</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">there,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">were carrying</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rîṯ (N-fsc) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">of the covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3332.htm" title="3332: way·yaṣ·ṣi·qū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to pour out; by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard.">And they set down</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: ’eḇ·yā·ṯār (N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">and Abiathar</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">offered sacrifices</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/8552.htm" title="8552: tōm (V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive.">had passed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: la·‘ă·ḇō·wr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">out of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city.</a> 25Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">1 Chronicles 15:11-15</a> David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a> So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. <a href="/1_kings/8-3.htm">1 Kings 8:3-6</a> When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. / There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">1 Chronicles 16:37-40</a> So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, / along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. / And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon ... <a href="/1_samuel/6-15.htm">1 Samuel 6:15</a> And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">1 Chronicles 15:2</a> Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a> Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. / And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD. <a href="/1_chronicles/13-7.htm">1 Chronicles 13:7-14</a> So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart. / David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. / When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. ... <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26</a> Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-28</a> So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ... <a href="/1_samuel/6-19.htm">1 Samuel 6:19-21</a> But God struck down some of the people of Beth-shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. He struck down seventy men, and the people mourned because the LORD had struck them with a great slaughter. / The men of Beth-shemesh asked, “Who can stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God? To whom should the ark go up from here?” / So they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and take it up with you.” <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">1 Chronicles 15:29</a> As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/1_samuel/3-3.htm">1 Samuel 3:3</a> Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a> David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. <a href="/1_samuel/2-12.htm">1 Samuel 2:12-17</a> Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD / or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And see Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.Zadok<a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">2 Samuel 15:27,35</a> The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar… <a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a> And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;<a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">2 Samuel 20:25</a> And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:bearing<a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">2 Samuel 6:13</a> And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.<a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Numbers 4:15</a> And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.<a href="/numbers/7-9.htm">Numbers 7:9</a> But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-11.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-15.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-20.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 15</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.</a> 7. <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron</a> 10. <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">He makes there a great conspiracy</a> 13. <a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">David upon the news flees from Jerusalem</a> 19. <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Ittai will leave him</a> 24. <a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark</a> 30. <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,</a> 31. <a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">He curses Ahithophel's counsel</a> 32. <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai is sent back with instructions</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Zadok was also there Zadok was a prominent priest during the reign of King David. His presence signifies the religious authority and continuity of the priestly line. Zadok's loyalty to David is significant, as he later becomes a key figure in the establishment of Solomon's reign (<a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a>). His lineage is important, as it is from the line of Zadok that the future priesthood is prophesied to come (<a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15</a>).and all the Levites with him The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties and the care of the tabernacle and later the temple. Their presence underscores the importance of the religious and ceremonial aspects of Israel's life. The Levites' role in carrying the ark highlights their consecrated status and dedication to God's service (<a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Numbers 4:15</a>).were carrying the ark of the covenant of God The ark of the covenant was the most sacred object in Israel, symbolizing God's presence and covenant with His people. It contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna (<a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a>). The ark's movement here is significant, as it represents God's presence accompanying David, even in times of crisis. The ark's journey throughout Israel's history often parallels the nation's spiritual state.And they set down the ark of God Setting down the ark indicates a moment of pause and reverence. It reflects the need to honor God's presence and seek His guidance. This act can be seen as a moment of worship and reflection, acknowledging God's sovereignty and seeking His will in the unfolding events.and Abiathar offered sacrifices Abiathar, another priest, was a loyal supporter of David. Offering sacrifices was a way to seek God's favor and forgiveness, and to consecrate the people and their actions. Sacrifices were central to Israel's worship and covenant relationship with God, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>).until all the people had passed out of the city This phrase indicates a time of transition and movement, as David and his followers leave Jerusalem. It reflects the urgency and gravity of the situation, as David flees from Absalom's rebellion. The people's exodus from the city can be seen as a parallel to Israel's earlier exodus from Egypt, a time of trial and reliance on God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zadok.htm">Zadok</a> A high priest during King David's reign, Zadok was loyal to David and played a crucial role in the religious and political life of Israel. His presence signifies the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties. They were responsible for carrying the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing their role as mediators between God and the people. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. Its movement was significant in Israel's history. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abiathar.htm">Abiathar</a> Another high priest who served alongside Zadok. He was also loyal to David but later supported Adonijah against Solomon, leading to his removal from the priesthood. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a> Refers to Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. The departure of the Ark from the city symbolizes a moment of crisis and transition for David and his followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_times_of_crisis.htm">God's Presence in Times of Crisis</a> The Ark's presence during David's flight from Absalom reminds us that God remains with us in our trials. We should seek His guidance and comfort in difficult times. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_leadership.htm">Faithful Leadership</a> Zadok and Abiathar's loyalty to David exemplifies the importance of steadfastness and integrity in leadership. As Christians, we are called to support and pray for our leaders, especially in challenging times. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_ark.htm">Symbolism of the Ark</a> The Ark represents God's covenant and presence. In the New Covenant, Jesus is our Emmanuel, "God with us," fulfilling the Ark's symbolic role. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_worship.htm">Sacrificial Worship</a> Abiathar's offering of sacrifices underscores the importance of worship and devotion, even in times of uncertainty. Our worship should be sincere and rooted in gratitude for God's faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zadok_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zadok in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_figure_named_uriel.htm">Who is the figure named Uriel?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_census_counts.htm">Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_abiathar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abiathar in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) Zadok also.--Zadok appears here as in charge of the ark, and David (<a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm" title="The king said also to Zadok the priest, Are not you a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz your son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.">2Samuel 15:27</a>) addresses him exclusively, while Abiathar is merely mentioned. This gives no indication of the relations existing between the two, but merely shows how matters went on this day of hurry and confusion. The language is obscure, but probably means that Zadok and the Levites brought the ark out of the city, and set it down while the multitude were assembling; meantime Abiathar led the multitude forward up the Mount of Olives until they had all come out of the city.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - And Abiathar went up. This rendering, though confirmed by the versions, is very unintelligible. Whither did Abiathar go up? And moreover it is said that he continued going up until all David's followers had passed out of the city. Another possible rendering is, "And Abiathar offered (sacrifices) until all the people had done passing out of the city." Passages quoted in proof that the verb may be so rendered without the addition of the word "sacrifice" are <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> and <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">2 Samuel 24:22</a>; but in both these places the context makes the sense plain. Such a sacrifice would, of course, sanctify both king and people in their flight; but as none of the versions support this method of translating the text, it seems unsafe to adopt it, and the passage must remain obscure. On the one hand, it is unlikely that there would be time to offer sacrifices at so hasty a flight; but on the other hand, the removal of the ark was a solemn thing, which probably required some such religious ceremonial, and Cahen and other Jewish authorities translate, "Abiathar offered burnt offerings." <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Zadok צָד֜וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> Zadok -- the name of several Israelites was also גַם־ (ḡam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and there, וְהִנֵּ֨ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! and all וְכָֽל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the Levites הַלְוִיִּ֣ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi with אִתּ֗וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among him were carrying נֹֽשְׂאִים֙ (nō·śə·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take the ark אֲרוֹן֙ (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of the covenant בְּרִ֣ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant of God. הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative And they set down וַיַּצִּ֙קוּ֙ (way·yaṣ·ṣi·qū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3332.htm">Strong's 3332: </a> To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of God, הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and Abiathar אֶבְיָתָ֑ר (’eḇ·yā·ṯār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest offered וַיַּ֖עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively sacrifices until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock had finished תֹּ֥ם (tōm) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8552.htm">Strong's 8552: </a> To be complete or finished passing לַעֲב֥וֹר (la·‘ă·ḇō·wr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on out of the city. הָעִֽיר׃ (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:24 Behold Zadok also came and all (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>