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2 Samuel 15:2

2 Samuel 15:1 kjva — And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— 2 Samuel 15:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Samuel 15 — Context

1

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

2

And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

3

And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

4

Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

2 Samuel 15:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 15:1 say?
2 Samuel 15:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run 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 (KJVA): “And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run 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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