Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. Cross References 1 Samuel 9:13 As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him." 1 Samuel 22:15 Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father's household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair--not in part or in whole." Treasury of Scripture 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 |