2 Samuel 17:4 bbe — And the saying was pleasing to Absalom and to the responsible men of Israel.

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"And the saying was pleasing to Absalom and to the responsible men of Israel."

— 2 Samuel 17:4, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 17:4 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.”
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WEB
“The saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.”
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NET
“This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders of Israel.”
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2 Samuel 17 — Context

Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me take out twelve thousand men and this very night I will go after David:

And I will come up with him when he is tired and feeble, and make him full of fear: and all the people with him will go in flight; and I will make an attack on the king only:

And I will make all the people come back to you as a bride comes back to her husband: it is the life of only one man you are going after; so all the people will be at peace.

And the saying was pleasing to Absalom and to the responsible men of Israel.

Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.

And when Hushai came, Absalom said to him, This is what Ahithophel has said: are we to do as he says? if not, what is your suggestion?

And Hushai said to Absalom, Ahithophel's idea is not a good one at this time.

2 Samuel 17:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 17:4 say?

2 Samuel 17:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the saying was pleasing to Absalom and to the responsible men of Israel.”

Where is 2 Samuel 17:4 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 17:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 4.

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 17:4.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 17:4 in?

2 Samuel 17:4 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 17:4?

2 Samuel 17:4 reads (BBE): “And the saying was pleasing to Absalom and to the responsible men of Israel.” 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.

2 Samuel 17:4 bbe — And the saying was pleasing to Absalom and to the responsible men of Israel.

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