2 Samuel 15:6
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.
2 Samuel 15:6 in other translations
| BSB | 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. |
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| WEB | 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. |
| ASV | 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. |
| YLT | 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. |
| DARBY | And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. |
| BBE | And this Absalom did to everyone in Israel who came to the king to have his cause judged: so Absalom, like a thief, took away the hearts of the men of Israel. |
| Webster | 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. |
What does 2 Samuel 15:6 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 15:2-6
2-6. Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate--Public business in the East is always transacted early in the morning--the kings sitting an hour or more to hear causes or receive petitions, in a court held anciently, and in many places still, in the open air at the city gateway; so that, as those whose circumstances led them to wait on King David required to be in attendance on his morning levees…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:1-6
David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents know not what they do, who indulge a proud humour in their children: many young people are ruined by pride. And those commonly are most eager for authority who least understand its duties.
2 Samuel 15:6 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 2 Samuel 15:6
- 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.
- Proverbs 11:9
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
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Context
- 2 Samuel 15:5
And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
- 2 Samuel 15:6
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.
- 2 Samuel 15:7
And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the Lord, in Hebron.
2 Samuel 15:6 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y de esta manera hacía con todo Israel que venía al rey á juicio: y así robaba Absalom el corazón de los de Israel. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et Absalom agissait de cette manière envers tous ceux d’Israël qui venaient vers le roi pour un jugement; et Absalom dérobait les cœurs des hommes d’Israël. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und Absalom tat auf solche Weise allen Israeliten, die zu dem König zu Gericht kamen; und so stahl Absalom das Herz der Männer von Israel. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Faciebatque hoc omni Israël venienti ad judicium ut audiretur a rege, et sollicitabat corda virorum Israël. |