2 Samuel 15:16

King James Version (KJV)

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.

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14 And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

15 And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.

16 And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.

17 And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.

18 And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.

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2 Samuel 15:16 in every translation

KJV King James Version: And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
WEB World English Bible: The king went out, and all his household after him. The king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind ten concubines to take care of the palace.
ASV American Standard Version: And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, that were concubines, to keep the house.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: And the king goeth out, and all his household at his feet, and the king leaveth ten women — concubines — to keep the house.
DBY Darby Translation: And the king went forth, and all his household after him, and the king left ten women, concubines, to keep the house.
WBS Webster Bible: And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women who were concubines to keep the house.