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And they halted at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king set out with all the people following him. He stopped at the last house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the king went out with all the people after him, and stopped at the outskirts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king left, and all the people with him, and they stopped at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king went out and all the people with him, and they stopped at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the king went out and all the people with him, and they stopped at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the king went out and all the people with him, and they stopped at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The king left, and all the people with him, and they stopped at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king set out, and all the people followed him. They stopped at the last house<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king set out, and all the people followed him. They stopped at the last house<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king went forth, and all the people after him; and they tarried in Beth-merhak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king went forth, and all the people after him; and they tarried in Beth-merhak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As the king and his troops were leaving the city on foot, they stopped at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As the king and all his men were leaving the city, they stopped at the last house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king left, along with all of his people with him, and they paused at the last house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king set out with all the people following him. He stopped at the last house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king and all the people set out on foot, pausing at a spot some distance away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the king went out with all his servants following him, and they stopped at the last house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king went out, and all the people after him; and they stayed in Beth Merhak. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king goes out, and all the people at his feet, and they stand still at the farthest off house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king goeth out, and all the people at his feet, and they stand still at the farthest off house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will go forth, and all the people at his feet, and they will stand in a house far off.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king going forth and all Israel on foot, stood afar off from the house: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And having gone forth on foot, the king and all of Israel stood at a distance from the house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As the king left the city, with all his officers accompanying him, they halted opposite the ascent of the Mount of Olives, at a distance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king left, followed by all the people; and they stopped at the last house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the king went forth and all the people after him, and they halted in a place at a distance from the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King went out and all the people at his feet, and they stood at a distance<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king went forth, and all the people after him; and they tarried in Beth-merhak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king and all his servants went out on foot; and abode in a distant house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-17.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=4221" 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/15.htm">David Flees Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind ten concubines to take care of the palace. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">set out</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.">with 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/7272.htm" title="7272: bə·raḡ·lāw (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">following him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘am·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">He stopped</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/4801.htm" title="4801: ham·mer·ḥāq (Art:: N-ms) -- Distant place, distance. From rachaq; remoteness, i.e. a distant place; often from afar.">the last house,</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>and all his servants marched past him—all the Cherethites and Pelethites, and six hundred Gittites who had followed him from Gath.…<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/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15-18</a></span><br />So the king returned, and when he arrived at the Jordan, the men of Judah came to Gilgal to meet him and escort him across the Jordan. / Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David, / along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as Ziba the steward of the house of Saul and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed down to the Jordan before the king ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-37.htm">1 Kings 2:37</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">1 Kings 2:42</a></span><br />the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-6</a></span><br />As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left.<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="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">2 Samuel 19:41-43</a></span><br />Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” / “We have ten shares in the king,” answered the men of Israel, “so we have more claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the men of Judah spoke more fiercely than the men of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a></span><br />Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">2 Samuel 20:6</a></span><br />And David said to Abishai, “Now Sheba the son of Bichri will do us more harm than Absalom. Take your lord’s servants and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and elude us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22</a></span><br />Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Matthew 24:16</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a></span><br />So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Luke 21:21</a></span><br />Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1</a></span><br />After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-4.htm">John 18:4</a></span><br />Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.</p><p class="hdg">went forth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">Psalm 3:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many <i>are</i> they that rise up against me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-12.htm">Psalm 66:12</a></b></br> Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy <i>place</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:7</a></b></br> I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-10.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-2.htm">Farthest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm">Following</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Halted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Last</a> <a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Remote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-15.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">Tarried</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-36.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Far</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Farthest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Following</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Halted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">Last</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-9.htm">Remote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-30.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-29.htm">Tarried</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">He makes there a great conspiracy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">David upon the news flees from Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Ittai will leave him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">He curses Ahithophel's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai is sent back with instructions</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/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><b>So the king set out</b><br>This phrase refers to King David, who is leaving Jerusalem due to the rebellion led by his son Absalom. David's departure marks a significant moment in his reign, highlighting the consequences of his earlier sins and the fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy (<a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10-12</a>). This event is a turning point, showing David's humility and reliance on God during times of distress.<p><b>with all the people following him</b><br>David is not alone in his departure; he is accompanied by loyal followers, including his household and faithful servants. This reflects the loyalty and support David still commands despite the political turmoil. It also illustrates the communal nature of leadership in ancient Israel, where a king's fate was closely tied to that of his people. The loyalty of his followers can be seen as a testament to David's character and leadership.<p><b>He stopped at the last house</b><br>The "last house" likely refers to the outskirts of Jerusalem, marking the boundary of the city. This pause could symbolize a moment of reflection or prayer, as David prepares to leave the city he established as the political and spiritual center of Israel. It may also indicate a strategic pause to organize his followers before continuing their journey. This moment can be seen as a type of Christ, who also faced rejection and suffering, yet remained steadfast in His mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, David is the anointed king of Israel. At this point, he is fleeing Jerusalem due to the rebellion led by his son Absalom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>These are the loyal followers of David who accompany him as he leaves Jerusalem. Their presence signifies their allegiance to David despite the political turmoil.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_last_house.htm">The Last House</a></b><br>This location marks a significant point in David's departure from Jerusalem. It symbolizes the boundary between the city and the wilderness, a place of transition and reflection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom's_rebellion.htm">Absalom's Rebellion</a></b><br>The backdrop of this event is the insurrection led by Absalom, David's son, who seeks to usurp the throne, causing David to flee.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city from which David departs, representing both the political and spiritual center of Israel at the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>David's departure from Jerusalem, though painful, demonstrates his trust in God's ultimate plan. In times of personal crisis, believers are encouraged to rely on God's sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a></b><br>David's actions show the importance of leading with integrity and humility, even when facing betrayal and rebellion. Christian leaders can learn from David's example of steadfastness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>The loyalty of David's followers highlights the value of community and support during difficult times. Believers should cultivate relationships that provide mutual encouragement and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflection_and_transition.htm">Reflection and Transition</a></b><br>The "last house" symbolizes a moment of reflection and transition. In our spiritual journeys, we should take time to pause and seek God's guidance when facing significant changes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_essentialism.htm">Who were the Cherethites in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_child's_death_with_god's_love.htm">In 2 Samuel 12:15-23, how can the moral or spiritual purpose of the child's death be reconciled with the idea of a loving and merciful God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_swift_secret_messaging_in_2_sam_17_15-21_realistic.htm">How realistic is the swift exchange of secret messages in 2 Samuel 17:15-21, given the distance and security risks involved in ancient Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_objectivism.htm">What defines a covenant?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">Tarried in a place that was far off.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">halted at the far house, i.e., </span>at a definite place known by this name, probably the last house on the outskirts of the city before the road crossed the Kidron. Here David mustered his forces and made the arrangements for his flight.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And tarried in a place that was far off;</span> Revised Version, <span class="accented">in Beth-merhak.</span> "The Far House" - so we may translate this proper name - was probably not a dwelling, but a pavilion overlooking the Kidron valley; and here David halted his household until all were assembled, and arrangements made for their journey. Here, too, the bodyguard would gather, and they would cross the Kidron only when everything was ready for their orderly progress. Confusion at such a time would breed a panic and invite an attack. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-17.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">So the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with 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 people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">following him.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרַגְלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·raḡ·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[He] stopped</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעַמְד֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘am·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">the last house,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּרְחָֽק׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mer·ḥāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1023.htm">Strong's 1023: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-ham-Merchak, a place in Palestine -- place that was far off</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-17.htm">2 Samuel 15:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-17.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:17 The king went forth and all (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:18" /></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>