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2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom
SinWords and speechIntegrityEnvy and jealousy

4 And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.”

5 Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.

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.

7 After 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.

8 For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’”

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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.
KJV
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.
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.
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.
BLB
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.
ÅB
Slik gjorde Absalom med hele Israel når de kom til kongen for å få dom, og Absalom stjal Israels menns hjerte.
OTB
Absalom gjorde dette mot hele Israel som kom til kongen for dom; så Absalom stjal hjertene til Israels menn.
B1930
Således gjorde Absalom med hele Israel når de kom til kongen for å få dom, og Absalom stjal Israels menns hjerte.

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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.

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  • 2 Peter 2:3

    In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

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  • Proverbs 11:9

    With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

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