And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.(2 Samuel 15:14)

And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.(2 Samuel 15:15)

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.(2 Samuel 15:16)

And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.(2 Samuel 15:18)

Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile.(2 Samuel 15:19)

Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.(2 Samuel 15:20)