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. 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. 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. 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 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAbsalom 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And Absalom will do according to this word to all Israel who will come for judgment to the king: and Absalom will steal the heart of the men of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And he was doing this to all those of Israel arriving for judgment to be heard by the king. And he solicited 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. 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in this manner did Absalom to all the Israelites who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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 2 Samuel 14:25-27 Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw. / And when he cut the hair of his head—he shaved it every year because his hair got so heavy—he would weigh it out to be two hundred shekels, according to the royal standard. / Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. 1 Kings 1:5-10 At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) / So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. ... 2 Samuel 3:36 All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them. 2 Samuel 18:18 During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument. 2 Samuel 19:9-10 And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” 1 Samuel 8:3-5 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. / So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” 1 Samuel 15:12 Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.” 1 Kings 12:26-30 Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David. / If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.” / After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” ... Psalm 55:12-14 For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. Psalm 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Matthew 26:14-16 Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. John 12:4-6 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. Matthew 27:3-5 When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. Luke 22:3-6 Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... Acts 1:16-20 “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... 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 Absalom did this to all the Israelites Absalom, the third son of King David, was known for his charm and charisma. His actions here reflect a strategic plan to win the favor of the people. By positioning himself at the city gate, a place of legal and civic activity, he intercepted those seeking justice from King David. This act of intercepting the Israelites highlights Absalom's ambition and cunning nature, as he sought to undermine his father's authority. The city gate was a significant location in ancient Israelite society, serving as a hub for legal matters and public discourse, making it an ideal place for Absalom to influence the people. who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbsalomThe third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and charismatic personality. He is central to this passage as he seeks to undermine his father, King David, and gain the loyalty of the Israelites. 2. King David The reigning king of Israel at the time, known for his heart after God but also for his personal and familial struggles. He is the one whose authority and judgment Absalom is attempting to subvert. 3. The Israelites The people of Israel who are seeking justice and judgment from their king. They become the target of Absalom's manipulative tactics. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel and the location where King David's court is established. It is the political and spiritual center of Israel during this time. 5. The Gate The place where Absalom positioned himself to intercept those coming to seek judgment from King David. In ancient cities, the gate was a place of legal and civic activity. Teaching Points Guarding Against ManipulationAbsalom's actions remind us of the importance of discernment and guarding our hearts against those who seek to manipulate us for their own gain. The Dangers of Ambition Absalom's ambition led him to undermine his father and king. We must be cautious of unchecked ambition that can lead to destructive behavior. The Power of Influence Absalom's ability to "steal the hearts" of the people shows the power of influence. As Christians, we should use our influence to lead others toward truth and righteousness. The Consequences of Betrayal Betrayal can have devastating effects on relationships and communities. We should strive to be loyal and trustworthy in our dealings with others. Seeking Godly Wisdom In seeking justice and judgment, the Israelites were misled by Absalom. We should seek godly wisdom and counsel in our decisions and judgments. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)? Are there extra-biblical or archaeological records confirming Absalom’s conspiracy as detailed in 2 Samuel 15? Psalm 69:20 says the psalmist’s heart was broken by scorn—what external evidence supports such severe distress in David’s life? In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?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) |
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