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2 Samuel 15:2

2 Samuel 15:1 cpdv — Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him. "

— 2 Samuel 15:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 15 — Context

1

Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him.

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And rising up in the morning, Absalom was standing beside the entrance of the gate. And when there was any man who had a dispute that might go before the king’s judgment, Absalom would call him to him, and would say, “Which city are you from?” And responding, he would say, “I am your servant, from a certain tribe of Israel.”

3

And Absalom would answer him: “Your words seem good and just to me. But there is no one appointed by the king to hear you.” And Absalom would say:

4

“Who may appoint me judge over the land, so that all those who have a dispute might come to me, and I might judge justly.”

2 Samuel 15:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 15:1 say?
2 Samuel 15:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 15:1 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 15:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 15:1.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 15:1 in?
2 Samuel 15:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 15:1?
2 Samuel 15:1 reads (CPDV): “ Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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