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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
2 Samuel 15:13
Then came one bearing tidings unto David, saying, - It hath come about, that the heart of the men of Israel goeth after Absolom.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then an informer came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”
Then an informer came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”
Hebrew Names Version
There came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Yisra'el are after Avshalom.
There came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Yisra'el are after Avshalom.
King James Version
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Lexham English Bible
Then the messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom."
Then the messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom."
English Standard Version
And a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom."
And a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom."
New Century Version
A messenger came to David, saying, "The Israelites are giving their loyalty to Absalom."
A messenger came to David, saying, "The Israelites are giving their loyalty to Absalom."
New English Translation
Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!"
Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!"
Amplified Bible
Then a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
Then a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
New American Standard Bible
Then a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom."
Then a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then came a messenger to Dauid, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are turned after Absalom.
Then came a messenger to Dauid, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are turned after Absalom.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then an informant came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have followed Absalom."
Then an informant came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have followed Absalom."
Contemporary English Version
A messenger came and told David, "Everyone in Israel is on Absalom's side!"
A messenger came and told David, "Everyone in Israel is on Absalom's side!"
Complete Jewish Bible
A messenger came to David saying, "The men of Isra'el have aligned themselves with Avshalom."
A messenger came to David saying, "The men of Isra'el have aligned themselves with Avshalom."
Darby Translation
And there came one to David who reported saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And there came one to David who reported saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Easy-to-Read Version
A man came in to tell the news to David. The man said, "The people of Israel are beginning to follow Absalom."
A man came in to tell the news to David. The man said, "The people of Israel are beginning to follow Absalom."
George Lamsa Translation
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.
Good News Translation
A messenger reported to David, "The Israelites are pledging their loyalty to Absalom."
A messenger reported to David, "The Israelites are pledging their loyalty to Absalom."
Literal Translation
And a messenger came to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.
And a messenger came to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then came one which tolde Dauid, and sayde, that the hert of euery man in Israel folowed Absalom.
Then came one which tolde Dauid, and sayde, that the hert of euery man in Israel folowed Absalom.
American Standard Version
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Bible in Basic English
And one came to David and said, The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.
And one came to David and said, The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And ther came a messenger to Dauid, and sayde: The heartes of the men of Israel are turned after Absalom.
And ther came a messenger to Dauid, and sayde: The heartes of the men of Israel are turned after Absalom.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And there came a messenger to David, saying: 'The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.'
And there came a messenger to David, saying: 'The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.'
King James Version (1611)
And there came a messenger to Dauid, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And there came a messenger to Dauid, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And there came a messenger to David, saying, the heart of the men of Israel is gone after Abessalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying, the heart of the men of Israel is gone after Abessalom.
English Revised Version
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Berean Standard Bible
Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor a messanger cam to Dauid, and seide, With al herte al Israel sueth Absolon.
Therfor a messanger cam to Dauid, and seide, With al herte al Israel sueth Absolon.
Young's Literal Translation
And he who is declaring tidings cometh in unto David, saying, `The heart of the men of Israel hath been after Absalom.'
And he who is declaring tidings cometh in unto David, saying, `The heart of the men of Israel hath been after Absalom.'
Update Bible Version
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Webster's Bible Translation
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
World English Bible
There came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
There came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
New King James Version
Now a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
Now a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
New Living Translation
A messenger soon arrived in Jerusalem to tell David, "All Israel has joined Absalom in a conspiracy against you!"
A messenger soon arrived in Jerusalem to tell David, "All Israel has joined Absalom in a conspiracy against you!"
New Life Bible
Then a man came to David with news, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
Then a man came to David with news, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
New Revised Standard
A messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the Israelites have gone after Absalom."
A messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the Israelites have gone after Absalom."
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there came a messenger to David, saying: All Israel with their whole heart followeth Absalom.
And there came a messenger to David, saying: All Israel with their whole heart followeth Absalom.
Revised Standard Version
And a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Ab'salom."
And a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Ab'salom."
THE MESSAGE
Someone came to David with the report, "The whole country has taken up with Absalom!"
Someone came to David with the report, "The whole country has taken up with Absalom!"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
Then a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
Contextual Overview
13 Then came one bearing tidings unto David, saying, - It hath come about, that the heart of the men of Israel goeth after Absolom. 14 Then said David, to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem - Arise and let us flee, or we shall have no way of escape from the face of Absolom, - make speed to depart, lest he make speed, and so overtake us, and bring down misfortune upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. 15 And the king's servants said unto the king, - According to all that my lord the king shall choose, here are thy servants. 16 So the king went forth, with all his household attending him, - but the king left ten women who were concubines, to keep the house. 17 Thus then the king went forth, with all the people attending him, - and they came to a stand at a place that was far off. 18 And, all his servants, were passing on beside him, and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, - and, all the Gittites - six hundred men, who had accompanied him from Gath, - were passing on before the king. 19 Then said the king, unto Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore shouldest, thou also, go with us? return and abide with the king, for, a stranger, art thou, moreover also, an exile, art thou from thine own country. 20 Only yesterday, camest thou, and, today, shall I let thee wander with us, on our journey, seeing that, I, am going, whithersoever I may? Return and take back thy brethren with thee, and may Yahweh deal with thee in lovingkindness and faithfulness. 21 But Ittai answered the king, and said, - By the life of Yahweh, and by the life of my lord the king, surely, in whatsoever place, my lord the king, may be, whether for death or for life, there will, thy servant, be. 22 Then said David unto Ittai - Go, and pass on. So Ittai the Gittite passed on, with all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
The hearts: 2 Samuel 15:6, 2 Samuel 3:36, Judges 9:3, Psalms 62:9, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 27:22
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 19:10 - whom 1 Kings 2:7 - when I fled 1 Kings 2:15 - Thou knowest 1 Kings 12:16 - So Israel 2 Chronicles 10:16 - So all Israel Job 1:14 - messenger Proverbs 24:21 - meddle Ecclesiastes 4:16 - no end
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
After these things, came the word of Yahweh unto Abram, in a vision saying, - Do not fear Abram, am a shield to thee, thine exceeding great reward.
After these things, came the word of Yahweh unto Abram, in a vision saying, - Do not fear Abram, am a shield to thee, thine exceeding great reward.
Genesis 15:2
And Abram said My Lord Yahweh, what canst thou give me, when, I, am going on childless, - and the heir of my house, is Eliezer, of Damascus,
And Abram said My Lord Yahweh, what canst thou give me, when, I, am going on childless, - and the heir of my house, is Eliezer, of Damascus,
Genesis 15:6
And he had faith in Yahweh, - so he reckoned it to him as righteousness.
And he had faith in Yahweh, - so he reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Genesis 15:7
And he said unto him, - I, am Yahweh, who brought thee forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.
And he said unto him, - I, am Yahweh, who brought thee forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.
Genesis 15:8
And he said, My Lord Yahweh, whereby, can I know that I shall inherit it?
And he said, My Lord Yahweh, whereby, can I know that I shall inherit it?
Genesis 15:11
Then came down the birds of prey upon the carcass, and Abram drove them away.
Then came down the birds of prey upon the carcass, and Abram drove them away.
Genesis 15:12
And it came to pass when, the sun, was shout to go in. and a deep sleep, had fallen upon Abram, lo! a terror a great darkness, was falling upon him.
And it came to pass when, the sun, was shout to go in. and a deep sleep, had fallen upon Abram, lo! a terror a great darkness, was falling upon him.
Genesis 15:13
And he said to Abram - Thou must surely know, that, sojourners, will thy seed become in a land not theirs, and shall serve them and they will humble them, four hundred years;
And he said to Abram - Thou must surely know, that, sojourners, will thy seed become in a land not theirs, and shall serve them and they will humble them, four hundred years;
Genesis 17:8
And I will give to thee and to thy seed after thee the land of thy sojournings - all the land of Canaan, for an age-abiding possession - And I will be to them a God.
And I will give to thee and to thy seed after thee the land of thy sojournings - all the land of Canaan, for an age-abiding possession - And I will be to them a God.
Exodus 1:11
So they set over them chiefs of tribute, to the end they might humiliate them with their burdens, - and they built store-cities for Pharaoh, even Pithom and Raamses.
So they set over them chiefs of tribute, to the end they might humiliate them with their burdens, - and they built store-cities for Pharaoh, even Pithom and Raamses.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And there came a messenger to David,.... Perhaps one of the two hundred that went with Absalom, ignorant of his design; which, when discovered, he disapproved of, and got away from him, and came to David, and informed him how things were:
saying, the hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom; to make him king.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Samuel 15:13. The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. — It is very difficult to account for this general defection of the people. Several reasons are given:
1. David was old or afflicted, and could not well attend to the administration of justice in the land.
2. It does appear that the king did not attend to the affairs of state, and that there were no properly appointed judges in the land; see 2 Samuel 15:3.
3. Joab's power was overgrown; he was wicked and insolent, oppressive to the people, and David was afraid to execute the laws against him.
4. There were still some partisans of the house of Saul, who thought the crown not fairly obtained by David.
5. David was under the displeasure of the Almighty, for his adultery with Bath-sheba, and his murder of Uriah; and God let his enemies loose against him.
6. There are always troublesome and disaffected men in every state, and under every government; who can never rest, and are ever hoping for something from a change.
7. Absalom appeared to be the real and was the undisputed heir to the throne; David could not, in the course of nature, live very long; and most people are more disposed to hail the beams of the rising, than exult in those of the setting, sun. No doubt some of these causes operated, and perhaps most of them exerted less or more influence in this most scandalous business.
