2 Samuel 15 - Study the King James Bible

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

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Absalom: 2 Samuel 12:11, Deuteronomy 17:16, 1 Samuel 8:11, 1 Kings 1:5, 1 Kings 1:33, 1 Kings 10:26-29, Psalms 20:7, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 17:19, Jeremiah 22:14-16
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 22:17 - footmen 2 Samuel 3:3 - Absalom 2 Samuel 16:2 - What meanest 1 Kings 14:27 - guard Psalms 3:1 - when Psalms 86:14 - O God Psalms 132:1 - all his afflictions Proverbs 15:5 - fool John 12:15 - sitting

And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

rose up: Job 24:14, Proverbs 4:16, Matthew 27:1
came: Heb. to come, Exodus 18:14, Exodus 18:16, Exodus 18:26, 1 Kings 3:16-28
Reciprocal: Judges 4:5 - came up 2 Kings 15:5 - judging 2 Chronicles 10:7 - speak good Proverbs 27:14 - He that Daniel 11:21 - by flatteries 1 Corinthians 2:4 - not James 3:6 - a world

And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

thy matters: Numbers 16:3, Numbers 16:13, Numbers 16:14, Psalms 12:2, Daniel 11:21, 2 Peter 2:10
there is: etc. or, none will hear thee from the king downward, 2 Samuel 8:15, Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Proverbs 30:11, Proverbs 30:17, Ezekiel 22:7, Matthew 15:4, Acts 23:5, 1 Peter 2:17
Reciprocal: Exodus 18:16 - a matter 1 Kings 12:7 - speak good Psalms 55:3 - for they Psalms 109:2 - the mouth

Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

Oh that I: Judges 9:1-5, Judges 9:29, Proverbs 25:6, Luke 14:8-11
I would do: Proverbs 27:2, 2 Peter 2:19
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 8:3 - his sons

And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

took him: Psalms 10:9, Psalms 10:10, Psalms 55:21, Proverbs 26:25
and kissed: 2 Samuel 14:33
Reciprocal: Luke 7:45 - gavest

And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

stole: Proverbs 11:9, Romans 16:18, 2 Peter 2:3
Reciprocal: Judges 9:1 - communed 2 Samuel 3:36 - as 2 Samuel 12:11 - I will raise 2 Samuel 15:13 - The hearts 2 Samuel 18:7 - the people 1 Kings 2:15 - Thou knowest Psalms 62:9 - Surely Proverbs 27:21 - so Ecclesiastes 4:15 - child

And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.

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forty years: As David reigned in the whole only forty years, this reading is evidently corrupt, though supported by the commonly printed Vulgate, LXX, and Chaldee. But the Syriac, Arabic, Josephus, Theodoret, the Sixtine edition of the Vulgate, and several manuscripts of the same version, read four years; and it is highly probable that arbaim, forty, is an error for arba, four, though not supported by any Hebrew manuscript yet discovered. Two of those collated by Dr. Kennicott, however, have yom, "day," instead of shanah, "year," i.e., forty days instead of forty years; but this is not sufficient to outweigh the other authorities. 2 Samuel 13:38, 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:13
let me go: 2 Samuel 13:24-27
pay: 1 Samuel 16:2, Proverbs 21:27, Isaiah 58:4, Matthew 2:8, Matthew 23:14
Reciprocal: Genesis 34:14 - uncircumcised Numbers 21:2 - vowed Joshua 21:11 - is Hebron 2 Samuel 2:1 - Hebron Psalms 109:7 - and let Proverbs 7:14 - this Jonah 2:9 - I will pay

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.

thy servant: Genesis 28:20, Genesis 28:21, 1 Samuel 1:11, 1 Samuel 16:2, Psalms 56:12, Ecclesiastes 5:4
Geshur: 2 Samuel 13:37, 2 Samuel 13:38, 2 Samuel 14:23, 2 Samuel 14:32
I will serve: Joshua 24:15, Isaiah 28:15, Jeremiah 9:3-5, Jeremiah 42:20
Reciprocal: Numbers 21:2 - vowed Joshua 12:5 - unto the Joshua 13:2 - Geshuri 1 Samuel 27:8 - the Geshurites 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Geshur Psalms 109:7 - and let Ezekiel 27:16 - Syria

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

Reciprocal: Joshua 10:36 - Hebron 1 Samuel 25:35 - Go up

10.

But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

spies: 2 Samuel 13:28, 2 Samuel 14:30
reigneth: 2 Samuel 19:10, Job 20:5-29, Psalms 73:18, Psalms 73:19
Hebron: 2 Samuel 2:1, 2 Samuel 2:11, 2 Samuel 3:2, 2 Samuel 3:3, 2 Samuel 5:5, 1 Chronicles 11:3, 1 Chronicles 12:23, 1 Chronicles 12:38
Reciprocal: Joshua 10:36 - Hebron 1 Samuel 30:31 - Hebron 2 Samuel 12:11 - I will raise 2 Samuel 20:1 - he blew 2 Samuel 22:19 - prevented 1 Kings 1:18 - Adonijah 1 Kings 1:34 - blow ye 2 Kings 9:13 - blew with trumpets 1 Chronicles 11:1 - Hebron Nehemiah 6:7 - a king Psalms 37:12 - General Psalms 55:20 - broken Micah 7:6 - son

11.

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

called: 1 Samuel 9:13, 1 Samuel 16:3-5
their simplicity: Genesis 20:5, 1 Samuel 22:15, Proverbs 14:15, Proverbs 22:3, Matthew 10:16, Romans 16:18, Romans 16:19
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 1:9 - called 1 Kings 22:34 - at a venture 2 Chronicles 18:33 - at a venture

12.

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Ahithophel: 2 Samuel 15:31, 2 Samuel 16:20-23, 2 Samuel 17:14, 2 Samuel 17:23
David's: Psalms 41:9, Psalms 55:12-14, Micah 7:5, Micah 7:6, John 13:18
Giloh: Joshua 15:51
while he offered: Numbers 23:1, Numbers 23:14, Numbers 23:30, 1 Kings 21:9, 1 Kings 21:12, Psalms 50:16-21, Proverbs 21:27, Isaiah 1:10-16, Titus 1:16
the people: Psalms 3:1, Psalms 3:2, Psalms 43:1, Psalms 43:2
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 16:23 - both 2 Samuel 19:10 - whom 1 Kings 1:7 - And he conferred 1 Kings 1:9 - slew 1 Chronicles 27:33 - Ahithophel Psalms 4:5 - Offer Psalms 55:13 - my guide Psalms 109:3 - fought Psalms 109:5 - hatred Proverbs 17:11 - General Ecclesiastes 4:16 - no end Acts 23:13 - which

13.

And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

The hearts: 2 Samuel 15:6, 2 Samuel 3:36, Judges 9:3, Psalms 62:9, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 27:22
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 19:10 - whom 1 Kings 2:7 - when I fled 1 Kings 2:15 - Thou knowest 1 Kings 12:16 - So Israel 2 Chronicles 10:16 - So all Israel Job 1:14 - messenger Proverbs 24:21 - meddle Ecclesiastes 4:16 - no end

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.

Arise: 2 Samuel 19:9, Psalms 3:1, *title
bring: Heb. thrust, Ezekiel 46:18, Matthew 11:12, *marg. Luke 10:15
and smite: 2 Samuel 23:16, 2 Samuel 23:17, Psalms 51:18, Psalms 55:3-11, Psalms 137:5, Psalms 137:6
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 23:26 - David made haste 2 Samuel 17:16 - but speedily Psalms 55:5 - Fearfulness Psalms 55:7 - General Psalms 64:4 - suddenly

15.

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

Behold: Proverbs 18:24, Luke 22:28, Luke 22:29, John 6:66-69, John 15:14
appoint: Heb. choose
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 14:40 - Do what seemeth

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.

the king: Psalms 3:1, *title
after him: Heb. at his feet, Judges 4:10, 1 Samuel 25:27, 1 Samuel 25:42, *marg.
ten women: 2 Samuel 12:11, 2 Samuel 16:21, 2 Samuel 16:22, 2 Samuel 20:3, Romans 12:2
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 12:2 - exceeding

17.

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

went forth: Psalms 3:1, *title Psalms 3:2, Psalms 66:12, Ecclesiastes 10:7

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.

Cherethites: 2 Samuel 8:18, 2 Samuel 20:7, 2 Samuel 20:23, 1 Samuel 30:14, 1 Kings 1:38, 1 Chronicles 18:17
Gittites: 2 Samuel 15:19-22, 2 Samuel 6:10, 2 Samuel 18:2, 1 Samuel 27:3
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 17:8 - mighty men Ezekiel 25:16 - Cherethims

19.

Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile.

Ittai: 2 Samuel 18:2, Ruth 1:11-13
Reciprocal: Ruth 1:15 - return 2 Samuel 6:10 - Gittite 2 Samuel 15:18 - Gittites 2 Kings 2:2 - Tarry here Zechariah 8:23 - We will John 6:67 - Will

20.

Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.

go up and down: Heb. wander in going, Psalms 56:8, Psalms 59:15, Amos 8:12, Hebrews 11:37, Hebrews 11:38
seeing: 1 Samuel 23:13
mercy: 2 Samuel 2:6, Psalms 25:10, Psalms 57:3, Psalms 61:7, Psalms 85:10, Psalms 89:14, Proverbs 14:22, John 1:17, 2 Timothy 1:16-18
Reciprocal: Ruth 1:15 - return 2 Samuel 15:34 - return 2 Kings 2:2 - Tarry here Psalms 43:3 - send Proverbs 3:3 - mercy John 6:67 - Will 2 Corinthians 1:2 - General

21.

And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.

As the Lord: 1 Samuel 20:3, 1 Samuel 25:26, 2 Kings 2:2, 2 Kings 2:4, 2 Kings 2:6, 2 Kings 4:30
surely: Ruth 1:16, Ruth 1:17, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 18:24, Matthew 8:19, Matthew 8:20, John 6:66-69, Acts 11:23, Acts 21:13, 2 Corinthians 7:3
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 17:12 - As the Lord 1 Chronicles 12:18 - came upon Amasai

22.

And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.

and all the little: Sir John Chardin informs us,in a manuscript note on this place, that it is usual with the greatest part of the eastern people, especially the Arabs, to carry their whole family with them when they go to war. 2 Samuel 15:22

23.

And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.

all the country: Romans 12:15
the brook: The brook Kidron, which is but a few paces broad, runs along the valley of Jehoshaphat, east of Jerusalem, to the south-west corner of the city, and then, turning to the south-east, empties itself into the Dead Sea. Like the Ilissus, it is dry at least nine months in the year, being only furnished with water in the winter, and after heavy rains: its bed is narrow and deep, which indicates that it must formerly have been the channel for waters which have found some other, and probably subterraneous course.
Kidron: 1 Kings 2:37, John 18:1, Cedron
the wilderness: 2 Samuel 16:2, Matthew 3:1, Matthew 3:3, Luke 1:80
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:28 - General 1 Kings 15:13 - the brook 2 Kings 23:4 - Kidron 2 Chronicles 30:14 - the brook Nehemiah 2:15 - the brook Isaiah 15:5 - with Jeremiah 31:40 - the brook

24.

And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.

Zadok: 2 Samuel 15:27, 2 Samuel 15:35, 2 Samuel 8:17, 2 Samuel 20:25, 1 Kings 1:8, 1 Kings 2:35, 1 Kings 4:2-4, 1 Chronicles 6:8-12, Ezekiel 48:11
bearing: 2 Samuel 6:13, Numbers 4:15, Numbers 7:9, Joshua 3:3, Joshua 3:6, Joshua 3:15-17, Joshua 4:16-18, Joshua 6:4, Joshua 6:6, 1 Samuel 4:3-5, 1 Samuel 4:11, 1 Chronicles 15:2
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 14:18 - Bring hither 1 Kings 1:7 - Abiathar 1 Kings 2:26 - barest 1 Chronicles 6:53 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 15:11 - Zadok Psalms 119:99 - than all Mark 2:26 - Abiathar

25.

And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation:

Carry back: 2 Samuel 12:10, 2 Samuel 12:11, 1 Samuel 4:3-11, Jeremiah 7:4
he will bring: Psalms 26:8, Psalms 27:4, Psalms 27:5, Psalms 42:1, Psalms 42:2, Psalms 43:3, Psalms 43:4, Psalms 63:1, Psalms 63:2, Psalms 84:1-3, Psalms 84:10, Psalms 122:1, Psalms 122:9, Isaiah 38:22
habitation: 2 Samuel 6:17, 2 Samuel 7:2
Reciprocal: Numbers 14:8 - delight 1 Samuel 22:3 - till I know 2 Chronicles 9:8 - which delighted Psalms 131:2 - quieted Ecclesiastes 9:1 - that the Daniel 9:25 - restore and to build Jerusalem Jonah 4:8 - and wished Acts 21:14 - The will James 4:15 - If

26.

But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.

I have not, 2 Samuel 22:20, Numbers 14:8, 1 Kings 10:9, 2 Chronicles 9:8, Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 62:4, Jeremiah 22:28, Jeremiah 32:41, Matthew 1:10
let: Judges 10:15, 1 Samuel 3:18, Job 1:20, Job 1:21, Psalms 39:9
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 22:3 - till I know 1 Chronicles 19:13 - let the Lord Psalms 89:38 - wroth Psalms 131:2 - quieted Ecclesiastes 9:1 - that the Isaiah 39:8 - Good Jeremiah 26:14 - as seemeth good and meet unto you Jonah 4:8 - and wished Matthew 26:39 - not Acts 9:10 - Behold Acts 21:14 - The will James 4:7 - Submit James 4:15 - If

27.

The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

a seer: 2 Samuel 24:11, 1 Samuel 9:9, 1 Chronicles 25:5
return: 2 Samuel 15:34, 2 Samuel 15:36, 2 Samuel 17:17
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:24 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 6:8 - Ahimaaz

28.

See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.

2 Samuel 15:23, 2 Samuel 16:2, 2 Samuel 17:1, 2 Samuel 17:16

29.

Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there.

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent 1 Kings 2:26 - barest Mark 2:26 - Abiathar

30.

And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

the ascent: Zechariah 14:4, Luke 19:29, Luke 19:37, Luke 21:37, Luke 22:39, Acts 1:12
mount Olivet: Mount Olivet, so called from its abounding with olive trees, is situated east of Jerusalem, being separated from it only by the valley of Jehoshaphat and the brook Kidron. Josephus says it is five stadia, i.e., 625 geometrical paces from Jerusalem; and St. Luke - Acts 1:12 says it is a Sabbath day's journey, or about eight stadia distant, i.e., to the summit. It forms part of a ridge of limestone hills, extending from north to south for about a mile; and it is described as having three, or, according to others, four summits; the central and highest of which overlooks the whole of the city, over whose streets and walls the eye roves as if in the survey of a model.
and wept as he went up: Heb. going up and weeping, Psalms 42:3-11, Psalms 43:1, Psalms 43:2, Psalms 43:5, Luke 19:41
his head covered: This custom was only practised by persons in great distress, or when convicted of great crimes. Thus Darius, when informed by Tyriotes, the eunuch, that his queen was dead, and that she had suffered no violence from Alexander, covered his head, and wept a long time; then throwing off the garment that covered him, he thanked the gods for Alexander's moderation and justice. 2 Samuel 19:4, Esther 6:12, Jeremiah 14:3, Jeremiah 14:4
barefoot: Isaiah 20:2, Isaiah 20:4, Ezekiel 24:17, Ezekiel 24:23
weeping: Psalms 126:5, Psalms 126:6, Matthew 5:4, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26
Reciprocal: Leviticus 21:10 - uncover 2 Samuel 15:32 - the top 2 Samuel 16:1 - little past 2 Samuel 19:24 - dressed his feet 1 Kings 11:7 - the hill Job 9:24 - he covereth Isaiah 15:5 - with Ezekiel 12:6 - cover Mark 11:1 - at the Acts 20:37 - wept 1 Corinthians 11:4 - having

31.

And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

Ahithophel: 2 Samuel 15:12, Psalms 3:1, Psalms 41:9, Psalms 55:12, Psalms 55:14, Matthew 26:14, Matthew 26:15, John 13:18
O Lord: Psalms 55:15, Psalms 109:3
turn the counsel: 2 Samuel 16:23, 2 Samuel 17:14, 2 Samuel 17:23, Job 5:12, Job 12:16-20, Isaiah 19:3, Isaiah 19:11-25, Jeremiah 8:8, Jeremiah 8:9, 1 Corinthians 1:20, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, James 3:15
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 23:34 - Eliam 2 Kings 19:20 - which thou hast Nehemiah 2:4 - So I prayed Nehemiah 4:15 - God Job 5:13 - taketh Job 12:17 - General Job 17:4 - General Job 18:7 - his own Psalms 5:10 - let Psalms 33:10 - The Lord Psalms 43:1 - the deceitful Psalms 55:9 - divide Psalms 62:9 - of high Psalms 109:4 - but I Psalms 109:5 - hatred Psalms 140:8 - Grant not Psalms 146:9 - the way Isaiah 8:10 - counsel Isaiah 37:21 - Whereas Isaiah 44:25 - turneth Jeremiah 18:18 - counsel Jeremiah 50:36 - dote Habakkuk 2:13 - is it Acts 23:13 - which 1 Corinthians 3:19 - He

32.

And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:

the top: 2 Samuel 15:30, 1 Kings 11:7, Luke 19:29
he worshipped: 1 Kings 8:44, 1 Kings 8:45, Job 1:20, Job 1:21, Psalms 3:3-5, Psalms 3:7, Psalms 4:1-3, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 91:15
Hushai: 2 Samuel 16:16-19
Archite: Joshua 16:2
coat rent: 2 Samuel 1:2, 2 Samuel 13:19
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 4:12 - with earth 2 Samuel 16:17 - why wentest 2 Samuel 17:5 - Hushai 1 Chronicles 27:33 - Hushai Psalms 109:4 - but I

33.

Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:

then thou: 2 Samuel 19:35

34.

But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.

return: 2 Samuel 15:20, Joshua 8:2, Matthew 10:16
as I have been: 2 Samuel 16:16-19
then mayest: 2 Samuel 17:5-14
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:27 - return 2 Samuel 16:19 - should I not serve 2 Samuel 17:14 - to defeat 2 Samuel 17:20 - They be gone Job 5:13 - taketh Psalms 33:10 - The Lord

35.

And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

thou shalt tell: 2 Samuel 17:15, 2 Samuel 17:16
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:24 - Zadok 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent 1 Kings 1:7 - Abiathar 1 Chronicles 6:8 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 6:53 - Zadok 1 Chronicles 15:11 - Zadok Mark 2:26 - Abiathar

36.

Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.

their two sons: 2 Samuel 15:27, 2 Samuel 17:17, 2 Samuel 18:19-33
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent 1 Kings 1:42 - Jonathan 1 Chronicles 6:8 - Ahimaaz 1 Chronicles 6:53 - Zadok

37.

So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

friend: 2 Samuel 16:16, 1 Chronicles 27:33
Absalom: 2 Samuel 16:15
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 4:5 - the king's