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2 Samuel 15:9

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Berean Standard Bible

“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

Bible in Basic English

And the king said to him, Go in peace. So he got up and went to Hebron.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And king David said to him: Go in peace. And he arose, and went to Hebron.

Free Bible Version

“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom went to Hebron.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the King sayd vnto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

Translation for Translators

The king replied, “You may go.” So Absalom went to Hebron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the king said to him, “Go in peace.” So Absalom arose and went to Hebron.

Noah Webster Bible

And the king said to him, Go in peace, So he arose, and went to Hebron.

World English Bible

The king said to him, “Go in peace.” So he arose and went to Hebron.

Young's Literal Translation

And the king saith to him, 'Go in peace;' and he riseth and goeth to Hebron,

Context

Absalom’s Conspiracy

⁸For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’ ”⁹“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.

Summary

This verse describes Absalom's cunning plan to win the hearts of the people of Israel by positioning himself at the city gate and offering to settle their disputes, thereby undermining King David's authority. Absalom's actions reveal his ambition to usurp the throne and his willingness to deceive and manipulate to achieve his goal. The verse serves as a warning against the dangers of pride, rebellion, and seeking power through deceitful means. It also foreshadows the upcoming turmoil and division within David's kingdom due to Absalom's treacherous schemes.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

The king consented, and Absalom went to Hebron. Absalom had selected this city, probably assigning as the reason that he was born there, but really because his father David had been made king there, and also possibly because there may have been many persons there who had been displeased by the removal of the court to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 15:9

Absalom’s Conspiracy

⁸For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’ ”⁹“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.

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Berean Standard Bible

“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

Bible in Basic English

And the king said to him, Go in peace. So he got up and went to Hebron.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And king David said to him: Go in peace. And he arose, and went to Hebron.

Free Bible Version

“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom went to Hebron.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the King sayd vnto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

Translation for Translators

The king replied, “You may go.” So Absalom went to Hebron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the king said to him, “Go in peace.” So Absalom arose and went to Hebron.

Noah Webster Bible

And the king said to him, Go in peace, So he arose, and went to Hebron.

World English Bible

The king said to him, “Go in peace.” So he arose and went to Hebron.

Young's Literal Translation

And the king saith to him, 'Go in peace;' and he riseth and goeth to Hebron,