2 Samuel 15:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

David gave his permission, and Absalom went to Hebron.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:8

when I was living with the Arameans in Geshur. I promised that if the Lord would bring me back to live in Jerusalem, I would worship him in Hebron.”

2 Samuel 15:10

He took 200 men from Jerusalem with him, but they had no idea what he was going to do. Absalom offered sacrifices in Hebron and sent someone to Gilo to tell David's advisor Ahithophel to come. More and more people were joining Absalom and supporting his plot. Meanwhile, Absalom had secretly sent some messengers to the northern tribes of Israel. The messengers told everyone, “When you hear the sound of the trumpets, you must shout, ‘Absalom now rules as king in Hebron!’ ”

Joshua 10:36

Joshua and his army left Eglon and attacked Hebron.

1 Samuel 1:17

Eli replied, “Go home. Everything will be fine. The God of Israel will answer your prayer.”

1 Samuel 25:35

David accepted the food Abigail had brought. “Don't worry,” he said. “You can go home now. I'll do what you asked.”