Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went from there to a region near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there remained with his disciples.
And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheep shearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.
And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Bethel with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns thereof, and Ephrain with the towns thereof.
Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world; I always taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, where the Jews always gather; and in secret have I said nothing.