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13 And David and his men with him went by the way. And Semei by the hill's side went over against him, cursing, and casting stones at him, and scattering earth.

14 And the king and all the people with him came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

15 But Absalom and all his people came into Jerusalem, and Achitophel was with him.

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13 So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt. 14 The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted.(A) And there he refreshed himself.

The Advice of Ahithophel and Hushai

15 Meanwhile, Absalom(B) and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel(C) was with him.

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13 So David and his men went on the road, while Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and (A)cursed as he went and threw stones at him and flung dust. 14 And the king, and all the people who were with him, (B)arrived weary at the Jordan.[a] And there he refreshed himself.

Absalom Enters Jerusalem

15 (C)Now Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 16:14 Septuagint; Hebrew lacks at the Jordan