2 Samuel 15
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 15 of 24
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
People & Context
David's son who wins Israel's hearts at the gate, feigns a vow at Hebron, and launches the conspiracy.
The king who flees Jerusalem barefoot and weeping, sends the ark back, and prays against Ahithophel's counsel.
The Gilonite, David's counselor, who joins Absalom's conspiracy; David prays God turn his counsel to folly.
The Gittite foreigner who refuses to turn back and pledges to stay with the king for life or death.
The priest who brings the ark; David sends him back to the city to relay word through his son Ahimaaz.
The Archite, David's friend, sent back to Jerusalem to thwart Ahithophel's counsel for Absalom.
Timeline
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 15:1-6Absalom 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 15:7-12Hearing 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.
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