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and Ahithophel <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, had entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Absalom and all the Israelites came to Jerusalem. Ahithophel was also with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Absalom and all the Israelites came to Jerusalem. Ahithophel was also with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Absalom, and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />By this time, Absalom, Ahithophel, and the others had reached Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Absalom and all Israel's troops came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Absalom and all the Israelites with him entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Right about then, Absalom and his entourage from the people of Israel entered Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now when Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, have come to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, have come in to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Absalom and all the people, the man Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Absalom and all his people came into Jerusalem, and Achitophel was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But Absalom and all his people entered into Jerusalem. Moreover, Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In the meantime Absalom, with all the Israelites, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Absalom and all the Israelites came to Jerusalem; Ahithophel was with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom and all the people who were with him and all Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abishlum and all the people that were with him and all Israel came to Jerusalem, and Akhithuphil with him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Absalom, and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abessalom and all the men of Israel went into Jerusalem, and Achitophel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4646" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/16.htm">The Counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: wə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Then Absalom</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/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/302.htm" title="302: wa·’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An adviser of David. From 'ach and taphel; brother of folly; Achithophel, an Israelite.">and Ahithophel was</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> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a></span><br />While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">2 Samuel 15:31</a></span><br />Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-4</a></span><br />Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-14.htm">2 Samuel 17:14</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the LORD had purposed to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-10</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) / So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">Psalm 3:1-2</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a></span><br />Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-45</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a></span><br />Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.</p><p class="hdg">Absalom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37</a></b></br> So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-8.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">Ahithophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">Ahith'ophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-14.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-3.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Meanwhile</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">Ahithophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">Ahith'ophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Meanwhile</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">At Bahurim, Shimei curses David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">Ahithophel's counsel</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/16.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/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem</b><br>Absalom's arrival in Jerusalem marks a significant moment in his rebellion against his father, King David. This event follows Absalom's successful campaign to win the hearts of the people of Israel, as described earlier in 2 Samuel. Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, is a key location, symbolizing the seat of power. Absalom's entry into the city signifies his attempt to usurp David's throne. Historically, Jerusalem was a fortified city, making it a strategic target for any would-be ruler. The phrase "all the men of Israel" suggests widespread support for Absalom, highlighting the division within the nation and the extent of his influence.<p><b>and Ahithophel was with him</b><br>Ahithophel, once a trusted advisor to King David, is now aligned with Absalom. His presence with Absalom is significant, as Ahithophel was renowned for his wisdom and counsel, often compared to consulting the word of God (<a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">2 Samuel 16:23</a>). His defection to Absalom's side represents a deep betrayal and underscores the gravity of the political crisis David faces. Ahithophel's involvement also fulfills Nathan's prophecy of turmoil within David's house (<a href="/2_samuel/12-11.htm">2 Samuel 12:11</a>). This betrayal can be seen as a type of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus, where a close confidant turns against the anointed leader. Ahithophel's counsel would have been seen as a great asset to Absalom, further legitimizing his claim to the throne in the eyes of the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>The third son of King David, who led a rebellion against his father to seize the throne of Israel. His actions were driven by ambition and a desire for power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahithophel.htm">Ahithophel</a></b><br>A highly esteemed counselor of King David, who defected to support Absalom's rebellion. His betrayal was significant due to his previous loyalty and wisdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, representing the political and spiritual center of the nation. Absalom's entry into Jerusalem symbolizes his temporary success in the rebellion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_men_of_israel.htm">The Men of Israel</a></b><br>Refers to the followers of Absalom who supported his claim to the throne, indicating a significant division within the nation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, King David is a central figure in the account, representing the legitimate and God-anointed king of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ambition.htm">The Consequences of Ambition</a></b><br>Absalom's ambition led him to rebel against God's anointed king, resulting in division and conflict. Ambition unchecked by godly wisdom can lead to destructive outcomes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pain_of_betrayal.htm">The Pain of Betrayal</a></b><br>Ahithophel's betrayal of David serves as a reminder of the deep hurt caused by those we trust. It calls us to seek healing and forgiveness through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Despite Absalom's temporary success, God's sovereign plan for David's kingship ultimately prevailed. Trust in God's overarching plan, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty.htm">The Importance of Loyalty</a></b><br>Ahithophel's shift in loyalty underscores the value of steadfastness and faithfulness. As believers, we are called to remain loyal to God and His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jerusalem.htm">The Role of Jerusalem</a></b><br>As the center of worship and governance, Jerusalem's significance in this account points to the importance of maintaining spiritual and moral integrity in leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_ahithophel's_suicide_unique.htm">Why does 2 Samuel 17:23 describe Ahithophel's suicide differently from any later biblical references to suicides, and are there historical precedents for such a response?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_absalom's_actions.htm">(2 Samuel 16:15-22) How can an all-powerful God allow Absalom's public seizure of David's concubines, seemingly without immediate judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'foothold'_mean.htm">Who was Hushai in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְשָׁל֗וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֖אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ahithophel [was]</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_302.htm">Strong's 302: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahithophel -- an adviser of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 16:15 Absalom and all the people the men (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:16" /></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>