2 Samuel 15:22-24

Good News Translation

²² “Fine!” David answered. “March on!” So Ittai went on with all his men and their dependents. ²³ 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.

²⁴ Zadok the priest was there, and with him were the Levites, carrying the sacred Covenant Box. They set it down^[a] and didn't pick it up again until all the people had left the city. The priest Abiathar was there too.^[b]