What is the meaning of Matthew 14:13?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(13) Now Yeshua heard and withdrew from there in a boat to a wilderness place by Himself and the crowds heard, following Him on land from the cities.

The F.O.G*

[13] When Jesus heard this devastating news about His beloved cousin and forerunner, He withdrew by boat to a remote place to be alone. But word spread, and crowds from the towns followed Him on foot along the shore.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and Jesus having heard, withdrew thence in a boat to a desolate place by himself, and the multitudes having heard did follow him on land from the cities.

Young's Literal Translation