Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and therewith stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment;
King James Version
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Holman Bible
Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
International Standard Version
By doing all of this to anyone who came to the king for a hearing, Absalom stole the loyalty of the men of Israel.
A Conservative Version
And on this manner Absalom did to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
American Standard Version
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Amplified
This is how Absalom dealt with everyone in Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Bible in Basic English
And this Absalom did to everyone in Israel who came to the king to have his cause judged: so Absalom, like a thief, took away the hearts of the men of Israel.
Darby Translation
And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
And Absalom will do according to this word to all Israel who will come for judgment to the king: and Absalom will steal the heart of the men of Israel.
King James 2000
And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Absalom did like this to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole the hearts of the people of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And in this way Absalom did to all Israel that came to the king for judgment. And Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
NET Bible
Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty of the citizens of Israel.
New Heart English Bible
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.
The Emphasized Bible
And Absolom did, after this manner, to all Israel who came for judgment, unto the king, - so Absolom stole away the heart of the men of Israel.
Webster
And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Absalom doth according to this thing to all Israel who come in for judgment unto the king, and Absalom stealeth the heart of the men of Israel.
Themes
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 15:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Leads A Rebellion
5 And also when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand and took him to him and kissed him. 6 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and therewith stole the hearts of the men of Israel. 7 And at forty years' end Absalom said unto the king, "Let me go, I pray thee, to Hebron; and pay my vow which I have vowed unto the LORD.
Cross References
Romans 16:18
For they that are such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ: but their own bellies. And with sweet preachings and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocents:
Proverbs 11:9
Through the mouth of the dissembler is his neighbour destroyed; but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
2 Peter 2:3
and through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you, whose judgment is not far off, and their damnation sleepeth not.