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2 Samuel 15:9 web — The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose, and went to Hebron.

World English Bible

"The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose, and went to Hebron."

— 2 Samuel 15:9, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 15 — Context

6

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.

7

It happened at the end of forty years, that Absalom said to the king, "Please let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed to Yahweh, in Hebron.

8

For your servant vowed a vow while I stayed at Geshur in Syria, saying, 'If Yahweh shall indeed bring me again to Jerusalem, then I will serve Yahweh.'"

9

The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose, and went to Hebron.

10

But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, "As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you shall say, 'Absalom is king in Hebron!'"

11

Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn't know anything.

12

Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

2 Samuel 15:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 15:9 say?
2 Samuel 15:9 in the World English Bible reads: “The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose, and went to Hebron.”
Where is 2 Samuel 15:9 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 15:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 9.
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 15:9.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 15:9 in?
2 Samuel 15:9 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 15:9?
2 Samuel 15:9 reads (WEB): “The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose, and went to Hebron.” 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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