Thematic Bible: Retreats
Thematic Bible
Gilead » David » Retreats
Now then, send word quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords [on the west side of the Jordan] in the wilderness, but by all means cross over [to the east side of the river], or else the king and all the people with him will be destroyed [if Ahithophel is allowed by Absalom to lead an attack].’”
Verse Concepts
Then David and all the people who were with him departed and crossed over the Jordan. By daybreak, not even one was left who had not crossed the Jordan.
Verse Concepts
Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.