2 Samuel 15:1

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 15:1

BSB

Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.

AKJV

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

CPDV

Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him.

ERV

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

NHEB

And after this Absalom began to furnish himself with a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

SMT

And it will be from after this, and Absalom will make to him chariots and horses, and fifty men running before him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 15:1

AnditcametopassafterthisH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionthatAbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine preparedH6213VerbhimchariotsH4818Noun FeminineandhorsesH5483Noun MasculineandfiftyH2572Noun menH376Noun MasculinetorunH7323Verb beforeH6440Noun Masculinehim

Commentary for 2 Samuel 15:1

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Overview of 2 Samuel 15:1

Summary

Absalom established impressive military and personal entourage

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Preparation for power

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC