Parallel Verses
Amplified
This is how Absalom dealt with everyone in Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment;
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.
Holman Bible
Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
International Standard Version
By doing all of this to anyone who came to the king for a hearing, Absalom stole the loyalty of the men of Israel.
A Conservative Version
And on this manner Absalom did to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
American Standard 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.
Bible in Basic English
And this Absalom did to everyone in Israel who came to the king to have his cause judged: so Absalom, like a thief, took away the hearts of the men of Israel.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And Absalom will do according to this word to all Israel who will come for judgment to the king: and Absalom will steal the heart of the men of Israel.
King James 2000
And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Absalom did like this to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole the hearts of the people of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And in this way Absalom did to all Israel that came to the king for judgment. And Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and therewith stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
NET Bible
Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty of the citizens of Israel.
New Heart English Bible
Absalom did this sort of thing to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
And Absolom did, after this manner, to all Israel who came for judgment, unto the king, - so Absolom stole away the heart of the men of Israel.
Webster
And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
World English Bible
Absalom did this sort of thing to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Absalom doth according to this thing to all Israel who come in for judgment unto the king, and Absalom stealeth the heart of the men of Israel.
Themes
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 15:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Leads A Rebellion
5
And whenever a man approached to bow down before him, he would put out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.
6 This is how Absalom dealt with everyone in Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
7
And after
Cross References
Romans 16:18
For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites and base desires. By smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting [the innocent and the naive].
Proverbs 11:9
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge and discernment the righteous will be rescued.
2 Peter 2:3
And in their greed they will exploit you with false arguments and twisted doctrine. Their sentence [of condemnation which God has decreed] from a time long ago is not idle [but is still in force], and their destruction and deepening misery is not asleep [but is on its way].