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Then David came to Mahanaim. Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.
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Verse 24. To the camp. The city of Mahanaim, the name of which in Hebrew, signifies The Camp. It was a city of note at that time; as appears from its having been chosen by Isoboseth for the place of his residence. Challoner.—The Vulgate often translates Mahanaim, or Manaim. See Calmet. 2:8, 12. Bible.—Him. It is not known how soon. But he probably waited till he had collected his forces. David had done the like, and was joined by the king of Ammon, verse 27.
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