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2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom’s Conspiracy · 2 Samuel 15:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Traditional
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Literal
And Absalom acted in this manner toward all Israel who came for judgment to the king. And Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Latin
Faciebatque hoc omni Israël venienti ad judicium ut audiretur a rege, et sollicitabat corda virorum Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Notes

2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom welcomed the people and acted as if he cared about them. In this way, he won their loyalty through false concern.

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

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

Absalom: His Demagogism Ambition: Absalom Candidate: Electioneering By, Instance of, Absalom Demagogism: Absalom Diplomacy: Absalom Winning the People Electioneering by Absalom Flattery by Absalom Flattery: Absalom Ingratitude: Absalom Politics: Absalom, Electioneering for the Throne Popularity: Absalom Usurpation of Political Functions by Absalom