2 Samuel 15

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 15 of 24

1 And it happened afterward that Absalom prepared a chariot for himself, and horses, and fifty men running before him.

2 And Absalom rose up and stood by the side of the way of the gate. And it happened that every man who had a cause to come to the king for judgment, Absalom called to him and said, Of what city are you? And he said, Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.

3 And Absalom said to him, Behold, your matters are good and right. And there is no listener to you from the king.

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Chapter Summary

Absalom steals the hearts of Israel. He obtains leave to go to Hebron. He makes there a great conspiracy. David flees from Jerusalem. Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark. Hushai is sent to deceive Absalom.

Key Hebrew Words

מַהֲר֣וּ acquire by paying purchase-price H4116 · TWOT 1153
רֵעֶ֥ה friend H7463 · TWOT 2186b
מֶרְכָּבָ֖ה chariot H4818 · TWOT 2163f
עִיר֙ excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
חֵן֙ favour H2580 · TWOT 694a

People & Context

Absalom Steals the People's Hearts

Absalom procures chariots and men, stands at the city gate, and intercepts men coming for judgment, suggesting he would be a better judge and kissing …

Absalom Rebels at Hebron

Absalom asks David for permission to pay a vow in Hebron. Once there, he sends spies to sound the ram's horn and declare him king, enlisting David's c…

David Flees Jerusalem

Hearing of the rebellion, David and his household flee Jerusalem to avoid massacre, leaving ten concubines behind to keep the house. His loyal guards …

Timeline

Absalom Steals the People's Hearts

Absalom procures chariots and men, stands at the city gate, and intercepts men coming for judgment, suggesting he would be a better judge and kissing them, stealing the hearts of Israel.

2 Samuel 15:1-6
Absalom Rebels at Hebron

Absalom asks David for permission to pay a vow in Hebron. Once there, he sends spies to sound the ram's horn and declare him king, enlisting David's counselor Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 15:7-12
David Flees Jerusalem

Hearing of the rebellion, David and his household flee Jerusalem to avoid massacre, leaving ten concubines behind to keep the house. His loyal guards pass on with him.

2 Samuel 15:13-18

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