2 Samuel 15:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Then the king set out, accompanied by his entire household, except for ten concubines whom he left behind to care for the palace.(A)
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2 Samuel 16:20-22
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20 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Offer your counsel on what we should do.” 21 Ahithophel replied to Absalom: “Go to your father’s concubines, whom he left behind to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears how odious you have made yourself to your father, all those on your side will take courage.”(A) 22 So a tent was pitched on the roof for Absalom, and Absalom went to his father’s concubines in view of all Israel.(B)
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