2 Samuel 15:3

And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 15:3

BSB

Absalom would say, "Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you."

AKJV

And Absalom said to him, See, your matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear you.

CPDV

And Absalom would answer him: "Your words seem good and just to me. But there is no one appointed by the king to hear you." And Absalom would say:

ERV

And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

NHEB

then Absalom would say to him, "Look, your matters are good and right; but there is no one from the king to hear you."

SMT

And Absalom will say to him, See, thy words good and straight, and none to hear to thee from the king.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 15:3

AndAbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntohimSeeH7200VerbthymattersH1697Noun MasculinearegoodH2896andrightH5228butthereisnomandeputedofthekingH4428Noun MasculinetohearH8085thee

Commentary for 2 Samuel 15:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 15:3

Summary

Absalom flattered petitioners and undermined the king's authority

Place

Gate of Jerusalem

Event

Critical remarks about king

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC