When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to care for the palace and placed them under guard. He provided for them, but he no longer slept with them. They were confined until the day of their death, living as widows. Cross References 2 Samuel 15:16Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind ten concubines to take care of the palace. 2 Samuel 16:21 Ahithophel replied, "Sleep with your father's concubines whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened." 2 Samuel 16:22 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. 2 Samuel 20:2 So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. Chapter Outline 1. By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel3. David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life 4. Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab 14. Joab pursues Sheba to Abel 16. A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head 23. David's officers Jump to Previous Concubines Custody David Death Fed House Jerusalem Provided Shut Sustenance Ten Ward Widowhood WomenJump to Next Concubines Custody David Death Fed House Jerusalem Provided Shut Sustenance Ten Ward Widowhood Women |
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