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2 Samuel 15:1-7
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 15
1
Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run ahead of him.
2
And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the road to the gate; and when any man who had a lawsuit was to come before the king for judgment, Absalom would call out to him and say, 'From what city are you?' And he would say, 'Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.'
3
Then Absalom would say to him, 'See, your claims are good and right, but you have no one to listen to you on the part of the king.'
4
Moreover, Absalom would say, 'Oh that someone would appoint me judge in the land, then every man who has a lawsuit or claim could come to me, and I would give him justice!'
5
And whenever a man approached to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
6
Absalom dealt this way with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole the hearts of the people of Israel.
7
Now it came about at the end of four years that Absalom said to the king, 'Please let me go and pay my vow which I have made to the
Lord
, in Hebron.
King James Version
Chapter 15
1
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2
And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
3
And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
4
Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
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.
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.
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.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 15
1
After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2
He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for settlement, Absalom called out to him and asked, "What city are you from?" If he replied, "Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,"
3
Absalom said to him, "Look, your claims are good and right, but the king does not have anyone to listen to you."
4
He added, "If only someone would appoint me judge in the land. Then anyone who had a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would make sure he received justice."
5
When a person approached to pay homage to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.
6
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.
7
When four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, "Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I made to the
Lord
.
New Living Translation
Chapter 15
1
After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty bodyguards to run ahead of him.
2
He got up early every morning and went out to the gate of the city. When people brought a case to the king for judgment, Absalom would ask where in Israel they were from, and they would tell him their tribe.
3
Then Absalom would say, 'You’ve really got a strong case here! It’s too bad the king doesn’t have anyone to hear it.
4
I wish I were the judge. Then everyone could bring their cases to me for judgment, and I would give them justice!'
5
When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn’t let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them.
6
Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.
7
After four years, Absalom said to the king, 'Let me go to Hebron to offer a sacrifice to the
Lord
and fulfill a vow I made to him.
English Standard Version
Chapter 15
1
After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2
And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way of the gate. And when any man had a dispute to come before the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and say, "From what city are you?" And when he said, "Your servant is of such and such a tribe in Israel,"
3
Absalom would say to him, "See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you."
4
Then Absalom would say, "Oh that I were judge in the land! Then every man with a dispute or cause might come to me, and I would give him justice."
5
And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
6
Thus Absalom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
7
And at the end of four years Absalom said to the king, "Please let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed to the
Lord
, in Hebron.
New International Version
Chapter 15
1
In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of him.
2
He would get up early and stand by the side of the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone came with a complaint to be placed before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out to him, "What town are you from?" He would answer, "Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel."
3
Then Absalom would say to him, "Look, your claims are valid and proper, but there is no representative of the king to hear you."
4
And Absalom would add, "If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that they receive justice."
5
Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him.
6
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.
7
At the end of four years, Absalom said to the king, "Let me go to Hebron and fulfill a vow I made to the
Lord
.
New King James Version
Chapter 15
1
After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2
Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate.
So
it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for a decision, that Absalom would call to him and say, “What city
are
you from?” And he would say, “Your servant
is
from such and such a tribe of Israel.”
3
Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your case
is
good and right; but
there is
no deputy of the king to hear you.”
4
Moreover Absalom would say, “Oh, that I were made judge in the land, and everyone who has any suit or cause would come to me; then I would give him justice.”
5
And
so
it was, whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him.
6
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.
7
Now it came to pass after forty years that Absalom said to the king, “Please, let me go to Hebron and pay the vow which I made to the
Lord
.
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