Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the people of Israel. New Living Translation Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel. English Standard Version Thus Absalom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version In this manner Absalom acted toward all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. New American Standard Bible Absalom dealt this way with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole the hearts of the people of Israel. NASB 1995 In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel. NASB 1977 And in this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel. Amplified Bible This is how Absalom dealt with everyone in Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. Christian Standard Bible Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. American Standard Version 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Abishlum was doing so to all Israel who were coming to be judged before the King, and Abishlum took away the heart of all the sons of Israel Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abessalom did after this manner to all Israel that came to the king for judgement; and Abessalom gained the hearts of the men of Israel. Contemporary English Version That's how he treated everyone from Israel who brought a complaint to the king. Soon everyone in Israel liked Absalom better than they liked David. Douay-Rheims Bible And this he did to all Israel that came for judgment, to be heard by the king, and he enticed the hearts of the men of Israel. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what he did for all Israelites who came to the king to have him try their case. So Absalom stole the hearts of the people of Israel. Good News Translation Absalom did this with every Israelite who came to the king for judgment, and so he won their loyalty. International Standard Version By doing all of this to anyone who came to the king for a hearing, Absalom stole the loyalty of the men of Israel. JPS Tanakh 1917 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 Standard Version and Absalom does according to this thing to all Israel who come in for judgment to the king, and Absalom steals the heart of the men of Israel. Majority Standard Bible 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. New American Bible By behaving in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king for judgment, Absalom was stealing the heart of Israel. NET Bible Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty of the citizens of Israel. New Revised Standard Version Thus Absalom did to every Israelite who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole the hearts of the people of Israel. New Heart English Bible Absalom did this sort of thing to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. World English Bible Absalom did this sort of thing to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. Young's Literal Translation and Absalom doth according to this thing to all Israel who come in for judgment unto the king, and Absalom stealeth the heart of the men of Israel. Additional Translations ... Context Absalom's Conspiracy…5Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him. 6Absalom 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. 7After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD.… Cross References Romans 16:18 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. 2 Samuel 15:13 Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom." Daniel 11:21 In his place a despicable person will arise; royal honors will not be given to him, but he will come in a time of peace and seize the kingdom by intrigue. Treasury of Scripture 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. stole Proverbs 11:9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. 2 Peter 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Behaved Cause Dealt Heart Hearts Israel Israelites Judged Judgment Justice Manner Stealeth Stole Thief WayJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Behaved Cause Dealt Heart Hearts Israel Israelites Judged Judgment Justice Manner Stealeth Stole Thief Way2 Samuel 15 1. Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.7. By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron 10. He makes there a great conspiracy 13. David upon the news flees from Jerusalem 19. Ittai will leave him 24. Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark 30. David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping, 31. He curses Ahithophel's counsel 32. Hushai is sent back with instructions Verse 6. - Absalom stole the hearts. By professing anxiety to devote himself to the hearing and deciding of the people's causes, by flattering each one with the assurance that his case was so good that it needed only a hearing to be decided in his favour, and by his affability, made the more charming and irresistible by his personal beauty, he won the love of the people almost without their knowing how devoted they had become to him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Absalomאַבְשָׁל֜וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites did וַיַּ֨עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this הַזֶּה֙ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that came יָבֹ֥אוּ (yā·ḇō·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king for justice. לַמִּשְׁפָּ֖ט (lam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style In this way he אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites stole וַיְגַנֵּב֙ (way·ḡan·nêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1589: To thieve, to deceive the hearts לֵ֖ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre of the men אַנְשֵׁ֥י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 2 Samuel 15:6 NIV2 Samuel 15:6 NLT 2 Samuel 15:6 ESV 2 Samuel 15:6 NASB 2 Samuel 15:6 KJV 2 Samuel 15:6 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 15:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 15:6 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 15:6 French Bible 2 Samuel 15:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 15:6 In this manner Absalom did to all (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |