2 Samuel 15:6

And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

5And it was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

7And it came to pass at the end of forty years, that Absalom said to the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay in Hebron my vow which I have vowed to Jehovah.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 4:15I saw all the living that walk under the sun, with the child, the second, that should stand up in his stead.

Romans 16:18For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 15:2-7

Absalom's Ambition. ( b. c. 1027.) 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… Read the whole commentary →

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