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2 Samuel 15
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15 2 The practices of Absalom to aspire to the kingdom. 14 David and his flee. 31 David’s prayer. 34 Hushai is sent to Absalom to discover his counsel.

1 After this, Absalom [a]prepared him chariots, and horses, and fifty men to [b]run before him.

2 And Absalom rose up early, and stood hard by the entering in of the gate: and every man that had any [c]matter, and came to the king for judgment, him did Absalom call unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he answered, Thy servant is of one of the [d]tribes of Israel.

3 Then Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and righteous, but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

4 Absalom said moreover, [e]Oh that I were made Judge in the land, that every man which hath any matter of controversy, might come to me, that I might do him justice.

5 And when any man came near to him, and did him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

6 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel, that came to the King for judgment: so Absalom [f]stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

7 ¶ And after [g]forty years, Absalom said unto the King, I pray thee, let me go to Hebron, and render my vow which I have vowed unto the Lord.

8 For thy servant vowed a vow when I remained at Geshur, in Aram, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, I will [h]serve the Lord.

9 And the King said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

10 ¶ Then Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, When ye hear the sound of the trumpet, ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

11 ¶ And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were [i]called: and they went in their simplicity, knowing nothing.

12 Also Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite David’s counselor, from his city Giloh, while he offered sacrifices: and the treason was great: for the people [j]increased still with Absalom.

13 ¶ Then came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are turned after Absalom.

14 Then David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Up, and let us flee: for we shall not escape from [k]Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he come suddenly and take us, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

15 And the king’s servants said unto him, Behold, thy servants are ready to do according to all that my lord the king shall [l]appoint.

16 So the king departed and all his household [m]after him, and the king left ten concubines to keep the house.

17 And the king went forth and all the people after him, and tarried in a [n]place [o]far off.

18 And all his servants went about him, and all the [p]Cherethites and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, even six hundred men which were come after him from Gath, went before the king.

19 Then said the King to [q]Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore comest thou also with us? Return and abide with the King, for thou art a stranger, depart thou therefore to thy place.

20 Thou camest yesterday, and should I cause thee to wander today and go with us? I will go whither I can: therefore return thou, and carry again thy [r]brethren: mercy and [s]truth be with thee.

21 And Ittai answered the King, and said, As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there surely will thy servant be.

22 Then David said to Ittai, Come, and go forward. And Ittai the Gittite went, and all his men, and all the children that were with him.

23 And all the country wept with a loud voice, and [t]all the people went forward, but the King passed over the brook Kidron: and all the people went over toward the way of the wilderness.

24 ¶ And lo, Zadok also was there, and all the Levites with him, [u]bearing the Ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the Ark of God: and Abiathar went [v]up until the people were all come out of the city.

25 Then the King said unto Zadok, Carry the Ark of God again into the city: if I shall find favor in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me again, and show me both it, and the [w]Tabernacle thereof.

26 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee, behold, [x]here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good in his eyes.

27 The King said again unto Zadok the Priest, Art not thou a (A)Seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you: to wit, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

28 Behold, I will tarry in the fields of the wilderness, until there come some word from you to be told me.

29 Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the Ark of God again to Jerusalem, and they tarried there.

30 And David went up the mount of olives, and wept as he went up, and had his head [y]covered, and went barefooted: and all the people that was with him, had every man his head covered, and as they went up, they wept.

31 Then one told David, saying, Ahithophel is one of them that have conspired with Absalom: and David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the [z]counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

32 ¶ Then David came to the top of the mount where he worshipped God: and behold, Hushai the Archite came against him with his coat torn, and having earth upon his head.

33 Unto whom David said, If thou go with me, thou shalt be a burthen unto me.

34 But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy [aa]servant, O King (as I have been in time past thy father’s servant, so will I now be thy servant) then thou mayest bring me the counsel of Ahithophel to nought.

35 And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the Priests? therefore whatsoever thou shalt hear out of the King’s house, thou shalt show to Zadok and Abiathar the Priests.

36 Behold, there are with them their two sons: Ahimaaz Zadok’s son, and Jonathan Abiathar’s son: by them also shall ye send me everything that ye can hear.

37 So Hushai David’s friend went into the city: and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 15:1 Hebrew, made him.
  2. 2 Samuel 15:1 Which were as a guard to set forth his estate.
  3. 2 Samuel 15:2 Or, controversy.
  4. 2 Samuel 15:2 That is, noting of what city or place he was.
  5. 2 Samuel 15:4 Thus by slander, flattery and fair promises the wicked seek preferment.
  6. 2 Samuel 15:6 By enticing them from his father to himself.
  7. 2 Samuel 15:7 Counting from the time that the Israelites had asked a King of Samuel.
  8. 2 Samuel 15:8 By offering a peace offering, which was lawful to do in any place.
  9. 2 Samuel 15:11 And bid to his feast in Hebron.
  10. 2 Samuel 15:12 Hebrew, went and increased.
  11. 2 Samuel 15:14 Whose heart he saw that Satan had so possessed, that he would leave no mischief unattempted.
  12. 2 Samuel 15:15 Hebrew, choose.
  13. 2 Samuel 15:16 Hebrew, at his feet.
  14. 2 Samuel 15:17 Or, house.
  15. 2 Samuel 15:17 To wit, from Jerusalem.
  16. 2 Samuel 15:18 These were as the king’s guard, or as some write, his counselors.
  17. 2 Samuel 15:19 Who as some write was the king’s son of Gath.
  18. 2 Samuel 15:20 Meaning, them of his family.
  19. 2 Samuel 15:20 God require thee thy friendship and fidelity.
  20. 2 Samuel 15:23 To wit, the six hundred men.
  21. 2 Samuel 15:24 Which was the charge, of the Kohathites, Num. 4:4.
  22. 2 Samuel 15:24 To stand by the Ark.
  23. 2 Samuel 15:25 Or, his tabernacle.
  24. 2 Samuel 15:26 The faithful in all their afflictions show themselves obedient to God’s will.
  25. 2 Samuel 15:30 With ashes and dust in sign of sorrow.
  26. 2 Samuel 15:31 The counsel of the crafty worldlings doth more harm than the open force of the enemy.
  27. 2 Samuel 15:34 Though Hushai dissembled here at the King’s request, yet may we not use this example to excuse our dissimulation.
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Absalom’s Treason

15 After this (A)it happened that Absalom (B)provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. So it was, whenever anyone who had a (C)lawsuit[a] came to the king for a decision, that Absalom would call to him and say, “What city are you from?” And he would say, “Your servant is from such and such a tribe of Israel.” 3 Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your [b]case is good and right; but there is no [c]deputy of the king to hear you.” 4 Moreover Absalom would say, (D)“Oh, that I were made judge in the land, and everyone who has any suit or cause would come to me; then I would give him justice.” 5 And so it was, whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and (E)kiss him. 6 In this manner Absalom acted toward all Israel who came to the king for judgment. (F)So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

7 Now it came to pass (G)after [d]forty years that Absalom said to the king, “Please, let me go to (H)Hebron and pay the vow which I made to the Lord. 8 (I)For your servant (J)took a vow (K)while I dwelt at Geshur in Syria, saying, ‘If the Lord indeed brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.’ ”

9 And the king said to him, “Go in peace.” So he arose and went to Hebron.

10 Then 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 (L)reigns in Hebron!’ ” 11 And with Absalom went two hundred men (M)invited from Jerusalem, and they (N)went along innocently and did not know anything. 12 Then Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, (O)David’s counselor, from his city—from (P)Giloh—while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy grew strong, for the people with Absalom (Q)continually increased in number.

David Escapes from Jerusalem

13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, (R)“The hearts of the men of Israel are [e]with Absalom.”

14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us (S)flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly and bring disaster upon us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.”

15 And the king’s servants said to the king, “We are your servants, ready to do whatever my lord the king commands.” 16 Then (T)the king went out with all his household after him. But the king left (U)ten women, concubines, to keep the house. 17 And the king went out with all the people after him, and stopped at the outskirts. 18 Then all his servants passed [f]before him; (V)and all the Cherethites, all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, (W)six hundred men who had followed him from Gath, passed before the king.

19 Then the king said to (X)Ittai the Gittite, “Why are you also going with us? Return and remain with the king. For you are a foreigner and also an exile from your own place. 20 In fact, you came only yesterday. Should I make you wander up and down with us today, since I go (Y)I know not where? Return, and take your brethren back. Mercy and truth be with you.”

21 But Ittai answered the king and said, (Z)“As the Lord lives, and as my lord the king lives, surely in whatever place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also your servant will be.”

22 So David said to Ittai, “Go, and cross over.” Then Ittai the Gittite and all his men and all the little ones who were with him crossed over. 23 And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people crossed over. The king himself also crossed over the Brook Kidron, and all the people crossed over toward the way of the (AA)wilderness.

24 There was (AB)Zadok also, and all the Levites with him, bearing the (AC)ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and (AD)Abiathar went up until all the people had finished crossing over from the city. 25 Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the Lord, He (AE)will bring me back and show me both it and (AF)His dwelling place. 26 But if He says thus: ‘I have no (AG)delight in you,’ here I am, (AH)let Him do to me as seems good to Him.” 27 The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a (AI)seer?[g] Return to the city in peace, and (AJ)your two sons with you, Ahimaaz your son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar. 28 See, (AK)I will wait in the plains of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.” 29 Therefore Zadok and Abiathar carried the ark of God back to Jerusalem. And they remained there.

30 So David went up by the Ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up; and he (AL)had his head covered and went (AM)barefoot. And all the people who were with him (AN)covered their heads and went up, (AO)weeping as they went up. 31 Then someone told David, saying, (AP)“Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “O Lord, I pray, (AQ)turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!”

32 Now it happened when David had come to the top of the mountain, where he worshiped God—there was Hushai the (AR)Archite coming to meet him (AS)with his robe torn and dust on his head. 33 David said to him, “If you go on with me, then you will become (AT)a burden to me. 34 But if you return to the city, and say to Absalom, (AU)‘I will be your servant, O king; as I was your father’s servant previously, so I will now also be your servant,’ then you may defeat the counsel of Ahithophel for me. 35 And do you not have Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? Therefore it will be that whatever you hear from the king’s house, you shall tell to (AV)Zadok and Abiathar the priests. 36 Indeed they have there (AW)with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar’s son; and by them you shall send me everything you hear.”

37 So Hushai, (AX)David’s friend, went into the city. (AY)And Absalom came into Jerusalem.

Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 15:2 Lit. controversy
  2. 2 Samuel 15:3 Lit. words
  3. 2 Samuel 15:3 Lit. listener
  4. 2 Samuel 15:7 LXX mss., Syr., Josephus four
  5. 2 Samuel 15:13 Lit. after
  6. 2 Samuel 15:18 Lit. by his hand
  7. 2 Samuel 15:27 prophet
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Absalón se subleva contra David

15 Aconteció después de esto, que Absalón se hizo de carros y caballos, y cincuenta hombres que corriesen delante de él. 2 Y se levantaba Absalón de mañana, y se ponía a un lado del camino junto a la puerta; y a cualquiera que tenía pleito y venía al rey a juicio, Absalón le llamaba y le decía: ¿De qué ciudad eres? Y él respondía: Tu siervo es de una de las tribus de Israel. 3 Entonces Absalón le decía: Mira, tus palabras son buenas y justas; mas no tienes quien te oiga de parte del rey. 4 Y decía Absalón: ¡Quién me pusiera por juez en la tierra, para que viniesen a mí todos los que tienen pleito o negocio, que yo les haría justicia! 5 Y acontecía que cuando alguno se acercaba para inclinarse a él, él extendía la mano y lo tomaba, y lo besaba. 6 De esta manera hacía con todos los israelitas que venían al rey a juicio; y así robaba Absalón el corazón de los de Israel.

7 Al cabo de cuatro años, aconteció que Absalón dijo al rey: Yo te ruego me permitas que vaya a Hebrón, a pagar mi voto que he prometido a Jehová. 8 Porque tu siervo hizo voto cuando estaba en Gesur en Siria, diciendo: Si Jehová me hiciere volver a Jerusalén, yo serviré a Jehová. 9 Y el rey le dijo: Ve en paz. Y él se levantó, y fue a Hebrón. 10 Entonces envió Absalón mensajeros por todas las tribus de Israel, diciendo: Cuando oigáis el sonido de la trompeta diréis: Absalón reina en Hebrón. 11 Y fueron con Absalón doscientos hombres de Jerusalén convidados por él, los cuales iban en su sencillez, sin saber nada. 12 Y mientras Absalón ofrecía los sacrificios, llamó a Ahitofel gilonita, consejero de David, de su ciudad de Gilo. Y la conspiración se hizo poderosa, y aumentaba el pueblo que seguía a Absalón.

13 Y un mensajero vino a David, diciendo: El corazón de todo Israel se va tras Absalón. 14 Entonces David dijo a todos sus siervos que estaban con él en Jerusalén: Levantaos y huyamos, porque no podremos escapar delante de Absalón; daos prisa a partir, no sea que apresurándose él nos alcance, y arroje el mal sobre nosotros, y hiera la ciudad a filo de espada. 15 Y los siervos del rey dijeron al rey: He aquí, tus siervos están listos a todo lo que nuestro señor el rey decida. 16 El rey entonces salió, con toda su familia en pos de él. Y dejó el rey diez mujeres concubinas, para que guardasen la casa. 17 Salió, pues, el rey con todo el pueblo que le seguía, y se detuvieron en un lugar distante. 18 Y todos sus siervos pasaban a su lado, con todos los cereteos y peleteos; y todos los geteos, seiscientos hombres que habían venido a pie desde Gat, iban delante del rey.

19 Y dijo el rey a Itai geteo: ¿Para qué vienes tú también con nosotros? Vuélvete y quédate con el rey; porque tú eres extranjero, y desterrado también de tu lugar. 20 Ayer viniste, ¿y he de hacer hoy que te muevas para ir con nosotros? En cuanto a mí, yo iré a donde pueda ir; tú vuélvete, y haz volver a tus hermanos; y Jehová te muestre amor permanente y fidelidad. 21 Y respondió Itai al rey, diciendo: Vive Dios, y vive mi señor el rey, que o para muerte o para vida, donde mi señor el rey estuviere, allí estará también tu siervo. 22 Entonces David dijo a Itai: Ven, pues, y pasa. Y pasó Itai geteo, y todos sus hombres, y toda su familia. 23 Y todo el país lloró en alta voz; pasó luego toda la gente el torrente de Cedrón; asimismo pasó el rey, y todo el pueblo pasó al camino que va al desierto.

24 Y he aquí, también iba Sadoc, y con él todos los levitas que llevaban el arca del pacto de Dios; y asentaron el arca del pacto de Dios. Y subió Abiatar después que todo el pueblo hubo acabado de salir de la ciudad. 25 Pero dijo el rey a Sadoc: Vuelve el arca de Dios a la ciudad. Si yo hallare gracia ante los ojos de Jehová, él hará que vuelva, y me dejará verla y a su tabernáculo. 26 Y si dijere: No me complazco en ti; aquí estoy, haga de mí lo que bien le pareciere. 27 Dijo además el rey al sacerdote Sadoc: ¿No eres tú el vidente? Vuelve en paz a la ciudad, y con vosotros vuestros dos hijos; Ahimaas tu hijo, y Jonatán hijo de Abiatar. 28 Mirad, yo me detendré en los vados del desierto,(A) hasta que venga respuesta de vosotros que me dé aviso. 29 Entonces Sadoc y Abiatar volvieron el arca de Dios a Jerusalén, y se quedaron allá.

30 Y David subió la cuesta de los Olivos; y la subió llorando, llevando la cabeza cubierta y los pies descalzos. También todo el pueblo que tenía consigo cubrió cada uno su cabeza, e iban llorando mientras subían. 31 Y dieron aviso a David, diciendo: Ahitofel está entre los que conspiraron con Absalón. Entonces dijo David: Entorpece ahora, oh Jehová, el consejo de Ahitofel.

32 Cuando David llegó a la cumbre del monte para adorar allí a Dios, he aquí Husai arquita que le salió al encuentro, rasgados sus vestidos, y tierra sobre su cabeza. 33 Y le dijo David: Si pasares conmigo, me serás carga. 34 Mas si volvieres a la ciudad, y dijeres a Absalón: Rey, yo seré tu siervo; como hasta aquí he sido siervo de tu padre, así seré ahora siervo tuyo; entonces tú harás nulo el consejo de Ahitofel. 35 ¿No estarán allí contigo los sacerdotes Sadoc y Abiatar? Por tanto, todo lo que oyeres en la casa del rey, se lo comunicarás a los sacerdotes Sadoc y Abiatar. 36 Y he aquí que están con ellos sus dos hijos, Ahimaas el de Sadoc, y Jonatán el de Abiatar; por medio de ellos me enviaréis aviso de todo lo que oyereis. 37 Así vino Husai amigo de David a la ciudad; y Absalón entró en Jerusalén.

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