Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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;
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References
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Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 15:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Leads A Rebellion
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 did not 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.
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:13
As soon as you have come into the city, you shall immediately find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he comes, because he blesses the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited eat. Now therefore go up; for at this time you shall find him."
1 Samuel 22:15
Have I today begun to inquire of God for him? Be it far from me. Do not let the king impute anything to his servant, nor to all the house of my father; for your servant knows nothing of all this, less or more."
Genesis 20:5
Did not he tell me, 'She is my sister?' She, even she herself, said, 'He is my brother.' In the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands have I done this."
1 Samuel 16:3-5
Call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. You shall anoint to me him whom I name to you."
Proverbs 14:15
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Matthew 10:16
"Look, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Romans 16:18-19
For those who are such do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.