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2 Samuel 15:15 net — The king’s servants replied to the king,“We will do whatever our lord the king decides.”

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"The king’s servants replied to the king,“We will do whatever our lord the king decides.”"

— 2 Samuel 15:15, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 15 — Context

12

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.

13

David Flees from Jerusalem Then a messenger came to David and reported,“The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!”

14

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.”

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The king’s servants replied to the king,“We will do whatever our lord the king decides.”

16

So the king and all the members of his royal court set out on foot, though the king left behind ten concubines to attend to the palace.

17

The king and all the people set out on foot, pausing at a spot some distance away.

18

All his servants were leaving with him, along with all the Kerethites, all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites– some six hundred men who had come on foot from Gath. They were leaving with the king.

2 Samuel 15:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 15:15 say?
2 Samuel 15:15 in the NET Bible reads: “The king’s servants replied to the king,“We will do whatever our lord the king decides.””
Where is 2 Samuel 15:15 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 15:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 15.
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 15:15.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 15:15 in?
2 Samuel 15:15 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 15:15?
2 Samuel 15:15 reads (NET): “The king’s servants replied to the king,“We will do whatever our lord the king decides.”” 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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