2 Samuel 15:11

Translations

Modern

Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter.

Traditional

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

Literal

And with Absalom went two hundred men from Jerusalem, who were called, and they went along in their blamelessness, and did not know the whole matter.

Latin

Porro cum Absalom ierunt ducenti viri de Jerusalem vocati, euntes simplici corde, et causam penitus ignorantes.

Original

Hebrew

English

Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter.

Notes

2 Samuel 15:1–19

Absalom revolted against David eleven years after Amnon violated Tamar (compare 2 Samuel 13:23, 38; 14:28; 15:7). This was around the twenty-fifth year of David's thirty-three-year rule in Jerusalem.

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David

Events

Reign of David

Related verses

1 Samuel 9:13
As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”
1 Samuel 22:15
Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.”
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
1 Samuel 16:3–5
Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.”
Proverbs 14:15
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
Romans 16:18–19
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
Genesis 20:5
Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.”

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Absalom David Gilead (Place) Hebron (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Proverbs, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Ambition: Absalom Citizens: Wicked: Absalom Conspiracy of Absalom Usurpation of Political Functions by Absalom

2 Samuel 15:11

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