NET Bible
"Now two hundred men had gone with Absalom from Jerusalem. Since they were invited, they went naively and were unaware of what Absalom was planning."
— 2 Samuel 15:11, NET Bible
“And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.”
“And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything. ”
“Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn't know anything.”
“Now there went with Absalom two hundred men out of Jerusalem that were called, going with simplicity of heart, and knowing nothing of the design.”
“And with Absalom, at his request, went two hundred men from Jerusalem, who were completely unconscious of his designs.”
“And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.”
For I made this vow when I was living in Geshur in Aram:‘If the LORD really does allow me to return to Jerusalem, I will serve the LORD.
The king replied to him,“Go in peace.” So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.
Then Absalom sent spies through all the tribes of Israel who said,“When you hear the sound of the horn, you may assume that Absalom rules in Hebron.”
Now two hundred men had gone with Absalom from Jerusalem. Since they were invited, they went naively and were unaware of what Absalom was planning.
While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.
David Flees from Jerusalem Then a messenger came to David and reported,“The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!”
So David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem,“Come on! Let’s escape! Otherwise no one will be delivered from Absalom! Go immediately, or else he will quickly overtake us and bring disaster on us and kill the city’s residents with the sword.”