2 Samuel 15:1

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

2He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,”

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Cross References

1 Samuel 8:11He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots.

1 Kings 1:5At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.

1 Kings 10:26Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

Proverbs 11:2When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 17:19He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 15:1

Absalom's name signifies "the peace of his father," yet he proves his greatest trouble; so often are we disappointed in our expectations from the creature. The sword entailed upon David's house had hitherto been among his children, but now it begins to be drawn against himself, with this aggravation, that he may thank himself for it, for, had he done justice upon the murderer, he would have prevented the traitor. The story of Absalom's rebellion begins with this chapter, but we must go over three or four more… Read the whole commentary →

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