Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then two hundred men went with Absalom from Jerusalem,
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Two hundred men from Jerusalem went with Absalom. They had been invited and were going innocently, for they knew nothing about the whole matter.
International Standard Version
Meanwhile, 200 men left Jerusalem with Absalom. They had been invited to go along, but were innocent, not knowing anything about what was happening.
A Conservative Version
And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem who were invited, and went in their simplicity. And they did not know anything.
American Standard Version
And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything.
Amplified
Then two hundred men from Jerusalem who were invited [as guests to his sacrificial feast] went with Absalom. They went innocently and knew nothing [about his plan against David].
Bible in Basic English
And with Absalom, at his request, went two hundred men from Jerusalem, who were completely unconscious of his designs.
Darby Translation
And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew nothing.
Julia Smith Translation
And with Absalom went two hundred men from Jerusalem, being called; going uprightly, and they knew not any word.
King James 2000
And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went along innocently, and they knew not any thing.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Two hundred men from Jerusalem went with Absalom as invited guests, going in their innocence as they did not know anything.
Modern King James verseion
And with Absalom went two hundred called men out of Jerusalem. And they went in their honesty, and did not know anything.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem that were called. And they went with pure hearts and knew nothing of the matter.
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.
New Heart English Bible
Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they did not know anything.
The Emphasized Bible
And, with Absolom, went two hundred men, out of Jerusalem, who, having been bidden, were going in their simplicity, - neither knew they anything.
Webster
And with Absalom went two hundred men from Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
World English Bible
Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn't know anything.
Youngs Literal Translation
And with Absalom have gone two hundred men, out of Jerusalem, invited ones, and they are going in their simplicity, and have not known anything;
Interlinear
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References
American
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 15:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Leads A Rebellion
10
But Absalom sent secret messengers throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, "As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then say, 'Absalom is king at Hebron!'"
11 Then two hundred men went with Absalom from Jerusalem,
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:13
As soon as you enter the city you will find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat. For the people will not eat till he comes, since he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now go up, for you will meet him immediately."
1 Samuel 22:15
Is today the first time that I have inquired of God for him? No! Let not the king impute anything to his servant or to all the house of my father, for your servant has known nothing of all this, much or little."
Genesis 20:5
Did he not himself say to me, 'She is my sister'? And she herself said, 'He is my brother.' In the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands I have done this."
1 Samuel 16:3-5
And invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. And you shall anoint for me him whom I declare to you."
Proverbs 14:15
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Matthew 10:16
"Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Romans 16:18-19
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.