And the king's servants said unto the king,.... In answer to him, and to show that they were quite conformable to his pleasure:behold, thy servants [are ready to do] whatsoever my lord the king shalt appoint; or "choose" , whether to prepare to fight, and defend him and the city, or to depart and make their escape.
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2 Samuel 15:15
2 Samuel 15:15
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appoint: Heb. choose