2 Samuel 17:4

And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:4

BSB
This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
AKJV
And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
CPDV
And this word pleased Absalom and all those greater by birth of Israel.
ERV
And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
NHEB
The saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
SMT
And the word will be straight in the eyes of Absalom and in the eyes of all the old men of Israel.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 17:4
Summary
Leadership group approves advisor's military proposal
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Leaders approve Ahithophel's plan
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative