2 Samuel 15:6

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 15:6

BSB

Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

And he was doing this to all those of Israel arriving for judgment to be heard by the king. And he solicited the hearts of the men of Israel.

ERV

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.

NHEB

Absalom did this sort of thing to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

SMT

And Absalom will do according to this word to all Israel who will come for judgment to the king: and Absalom will steal the heart of the men of Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 15:6

AndonthismannerH1697Noun Masculine didH6213Verb AbsalomH53Proper Name MasculinetoallIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinethatcameH935VerbtothekingH4428Noun MasculineforjudgmentH4941Noun MasculinesoAbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine stoleH1589VerbtheheartsH3820Noun MasculineofthemenH582Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 15:6

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 15:6

Summary

Absalom systematically stole Israel's allegiance through charm

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Hearts stolen from David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC