2 Samuel 15:13-15

Easy-to-Read Version

David Learns About Absalom’s Plans

¹³ A man came in to tell the news to David. The man said, “The people of Israel are beginning to follow Absalom.”

¹⁴ Then David said to all of his officers who were still in Jerusalem with him, “Come on, we cannot let him trap us here in Jerusalem. Hurry up, before he catches us. He will destroy us all, and Jerusalem will be destroyed in the battle.”

¹⁵ The king’s officers told him, “We will do whatever you tell us.”