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The king also crossed the Kidron Valley, and all the people moved on toward the wilderness. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> Everyone cried loudly as the king and his followers passed by. They crossed the Kidron Valley and then went out toward the wilderness. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all the land wept aloud as all the people passed by, and the king crossed the brook Kidron, and all the people passed on toward the wilderness. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Everyone 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. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people crossed over. The king himself also crossed over the Brook Kidron, and all the people crossed over toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> While all the country was weeping with a loud voice, all the people were crossing over. The king was also crossing over the brook Kidron, and all the people were crossing over toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> While all the country was weeping with a loud voice, all the people passed over. The king also passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> While all the country was weeping with a loud voice, all the people passed over. The king also passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> While all the country was weeping with a loud voice, all the people passed over. The king also passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> While all the country was weeping with a loud voice, all the people crossed over. The king also crossed the Brook Kidron, and all the people went on toward the way of the wilderness [that lies between Jerusalem and the Jordan River]. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly while all the people were marching out of the city. As the king was crossing the Kidron Valley, all the people were marching past on the road that leads to the wilderness. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly while all the people were marching past. As the king was crossing the Kidron Valley, all the people were marching past on the road that leads to the desert. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The people of Jerusalem were crying and moaning as David and everyone with him passed by. He led them across Kidron Valley and along the road toward the desert. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The whole country was crying loudly as all the troops were passing by. The king was crossing the Kidron Valley, and all the people were moving down the road toward the desert. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> The people cried loudly as David's followers left. The king crossed Kidron Brook, followed by his men, and together they went out toward the wilderness. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> With all of the people in the territory crying loudly, everybody passed over the Kidron brook, along with the king. Then everyone headed out toward the road that leads to the wilderness. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Everyone 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. <a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a> All the land was weeping loudly as all these people were leaving. As the king was crossing over the Kidron Valley, all the people were leaving on the road that leads to the desert. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And all the land wept aloud as all the people went by. And the king also passed over the Kidron Valley, and all the people passed by on the Olive road into the wilderness. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, towards the way of the wilderness. <a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a> All the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over. The king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over toward the way of the wilderness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all the land is weeping [with] a great voice, and all the people are passing over; and the king is passing over through the Brook of Kidron, and all the people are passing over on the front of the way of the wilderness; <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all the land are weeping -- a great voice, and all the people are passing over; and the king is passing over through the brook Kidron, and all the people are passing over on the front of the way of the wilderness; <a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the land weeping with a great voice, and all the people passing over: and the king passed over upon the torrent Kidron, and all the people passing over upon the face of the way to the desert.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they all wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself went over the brook Cedron, and all the people marched towards the way that looketh to the desert. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they all wept with a great voice, and all the people passed over. The king also passed over the torrent Kidron. And all the people advanced opposite the way which looks out toward the desert. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a> The whole land wept aloud as the last of the soldiers went by, and the king crossed the Wadi Kidron with all the soldiers moving on ahead of him by way of the ascent of the Mount of Olives, toward the wilderness. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The whole country wept aloud as all the people passed by; the king crossed the Wadi Kidron, and all the people moved on toward the wilderness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over; then the king also passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the land was weeping a great weeping, and all the people crossed, and the King crossed in the river valley of Qedrown, and all the people crossed on the entrance of the road of the wilderness<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice, as all the people passed over; and as the king passed over the brook Kidron, all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the country wept with a loud voice. And all the people passed by over the brook of Kedron; and the king crossed the brook Kedron: and all the people and the king passed on toward the way of the wilderness. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-23.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=4292" 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> …22“March on then,” said David to Ittai. So Ittai the Gittite marched past with all his men and all the little ones who were with him. 23<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.">Everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the countryside</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: bō·w·ḵîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">was weeping</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">loudly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent."></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.">as all</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/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">passed by.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">And as the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6939.htm" title="6939: qiḏ·rō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- Perhaps dusky, a wadi E. of Jer. From qadar; dusky place; Kidron, a brook near Jerusalem.">the Kidron</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: bə·na·ḥal (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">Valley,</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.">all</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/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">also passed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: ḏe·reḵ (N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/4057.htm" title="4057: ham·miḏ·bār (Art:: N-ms) -- A pasture, a desert, speech. From dabar in the sense of driving; a pasture; by implication, a desert; also speech.">the wilderness.</a> 24Zadok 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 the people had passed out of the city.…<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="/psalms/3-1.htm">Psalm 3:1-8</a> A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! / Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah / But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. ... <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1-11</a> For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. / My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence? / My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?” ... <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Psalm 55:1-23</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea. / Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught / at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For they bring down disaster upon me and resent me in their anger. ... <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1-11</a> A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. / So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. / Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. ... <a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Psalm 143:1-12</a> A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. / Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You. / For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead. ... <a href="/2_samuel/16-2.htm">2 Samuel 16:2</a> “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">2 Samuel 19:18</a> and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king <a href="/1_kings/2-37.htm">1 Kings 2:37</a> On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” <a href="/1_kings/15-13.htm">1 Kings 15:13</a> He also removed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a detestable Asherah pole. Asa chopped down the pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley. <a href="/jeremiah/13-17.htm">Jeremiah 13:17</a> But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36-46</a> Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” / He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” ... <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-44</a> As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ... <a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1</a> After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. <a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a> When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Acts 20:37-38</a> They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. / They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.all the country<a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a> Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.Kidron<a href="/1_kings/2-37.htm">1 Kings 2:37</a> For it shall be, that on the day thou goest out, and passest over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head.<a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1</a> When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.Cedron <a href="/2_samuel/16-2.htm">2 Samuel 16:2</a> And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.<a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1,3</a> In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, … <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80</a> And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-21.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Country</a> <a href="/john/3-22.htm">Countryside</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/18-1.htm">Kidron</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-22.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-36.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-36.htm">Wept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-7.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-8.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-8.htm">Countryside</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-37.htm">Kidron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-33.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">Wept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Wilderness</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>Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly as all the people passed by. This phrase captures the deep sorrow and distress of the people as King David flees Jerusalem due to Absalom's rebellion. The weeping signifies the emotional turmoil and the gravity of the situation. The countryside refers to the areas surrounding Jerusalem, indicating that the news of David's departure had spread widely, affecting not just the city but the surrounding regions. This communal lamentation echoes other biblical instances of collective mourning, such as in the book of Lamentations, where the destruction of Jerusalem is mourned. The people's loyalty to David is evident, as their weeping reflects their support and the fear of the unknown future under Absalom's rule.And as the king crossed the Kidron Valley, The Kidron Valley is a significant geographical location east of Jerusalem, often associated with moments of crisis and decision in the Bible. It serves as a boundary between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. David's crossing of the Kidron Valley is symbolic of his departure from the city and the throne, a humbling moment for the king. This valley is also mentioned in the New Testament, where Jesus crosses it on His way to the Garden of Gethsemane, drawing a parallel between David's suffering and Jesus' own path to the crucifixion. The Kidron Valley thus becomes a place of sorrow and reflection, marking pivotal moments in biblical history.all the people also passed toward the way of the wilderness. The wilderness represents a place of testing and reliance on God, reminiscent of the Israelites' journey during the Exodus. David's movement toward the wilderness signifies a retreat to a place of refuge and divine dependence, away from the political intrigue of Jerusalem. This journey into the wilderness can be seen as a time of purification and preparation, much like Jesus' time in the wilderness before His public ministry. The wilderness is often a setting for divine encounters and revelations, suggesting that David's faith and leadership would be refined through this trial. The people's willingness to follow David into the wilderness underscores their loyalty and trust in his leadership, despite the uncertain future.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, who is fleeing from his son Absalom's rebellion. This moment marks a significant emotional and spiritual trial for David. 2. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> David's son, who has initiated a rebellion against his father, seeking to usurp the throne of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/k/kidron_valley.htm">Kidron Valley</a> A valley east of Jerusalem, significant in biblical history as a place of crossing during times of distress and transition. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> The citizens of Israel who are loyal to David, accompanying him in his flight, expressing their sorrow and loyalty through their weeping. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> Represents a place of refuge and testing, often associated with God's provision and presence in times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_trials.htm">The Reality of Trials</a> Life often brings unexpected challenges, even for those who are faithful to God. David's experience reminds us that trials are a part of the Christian journey. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_distress.htm">God's Presence in Distress</a> Just as God was with David in the wilderness, He is with us in our times of trouble. We can trust in His presence and provision. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lament.htm">The Importance of Lament</a> The weeping of the people signifies the importance of expressing grief and seeking God in times of sorrow. Lament is a biblical response to suffering. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a> David's leadership is tested in this moment. True leadership is demonstrated not in times of ease but in how one responds to adversity. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_despite_betrayal.htm">Faithfulness Despite Betrayal</a> David's experience foreshadows Christ's own betrayal. We are called to remain faithful, trusting in God's ultimate plan and justice.<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/why_is_kidron_valley_important.htm">What is the significance of Kidron Valley?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_damascus.htm">What is the significance of Kidron Valley?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_mount_of_olives_important.htm">What is the significance of the Mount of Olives?</a> <a href="/q/can_ldrs_succeed.htm">What is Absalom's Monument?</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>(23) The brook Kidron.--A valley with a watercourse, filled in winter, lying immediately east of Jerusalem, between the city and the Mount of Olives.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - All the country wept. This general lamentation proves that David was not really unpopular in Jerusalem, though it was there that Absalom had dazzled the people by his magnificence, and sought to win favour by his gracious ways. By the country the inhabitants are meant, who watched the king's departure; while the people are David's followers - his retinue and attendants. The brook Kidron. This is a winter torrent, dry during most of the year, but serving at the rainy seasons to carry off the rainfall from the Valley of Jehoshaphat. It lay on the east of Jerusalem, and beyond it was Mount Olivet. The direction of David's flight was toward the wild country on the east of the Jordan, in which Ishbosheth had found a refuge after the defeat of Gilboa. To reach it he must pass by Jericho, and thence through the Arabah (<a href="/jeremiah/39-4.htm">Jeremiah 39:4</a>) to the ford of the Jordan, after crossing which he would be in comparative safety. Ahithophel would have followed that very night, and have attacked before David had placed the river between himself and his pursuers. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Everyone וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every in the countryside הָאָ֗רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land was weeping בּוֹכִים֙ (bō·w·ḵîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> To weep, to bemoan loudly ק֣וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound as all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every 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 passed by. עֹֽבְרִ֑ים (‘ō·ḇə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on And as the king וְהַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king crossed עֹבֵר֙ (‘ō·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on the Kidron קִדְר֔וֹן (qiḏ·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6939.htm">Strong's 6939: </a> Kidron -- perhaps 'dusky', a wadi East of Jerusalem Valley, בְּנַ֣חַל (bə·na·ḥal) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock also passed עֹבְרִ֔ים (‘ō·ḇə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on toward עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the way דֶ֖רֶךְ (ḏe·reḵ) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action of the wilderness. הַמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (ham·miḏ·bār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> A pasture, a desert, speech <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-23.htm">2 Samuel 15:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-23.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:23 All the country wept with a loud (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:24" /></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>