Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of him. New Living Translation After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty bodyguards to run ahead of him. English Standard Version After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Berean Standard Bible Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. King James Bible And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. New King James Version After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. New American Standard Bible Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run ahead of him. NASB 1995 Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him. NASB 1977 Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men as runners before him. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened afterwards, that Absalom prepared for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him. Amplified Bible After this, Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men as runners before him. Christian Standard Bible After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run before him. American Standard Version And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Contemporary English Version Some time later, Absalom got himself a chariot with horses to pull it, and he had 50 men run in front. English Revised Version And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Soon after this, Absalom acquired a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run ahead of him. Good News Translation After this, Absalom provided a chariot and horses for himself, and an escort of fifty men. International Standard Version Sometime later, Absalom acquired a chariot equipped with horses and recruited 50 men to accompany him. Majority Standard Bible Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. NET Bible Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard. New Heart English Bible And after this Absalom began to furnish himself with a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. World English Bible After this, Absalom prepared a chariot and horses for himself, and fifty men to run before him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass afterward that Absalom prepares a chariot and horses for himself, and fifty men are running before him; Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass afterwards, that Absalom prepareth for himself a chariot, and horses, and fifty men are running before him; Smith's Literal Translation And it will be from after this, and Absalom will make to him chariots and horses, and fifty men running before him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow after these things Absalom made himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him. New American Bible After this, Absalom provided himself with chariots, horses, and a retinue of fifty. New Revised Standard Version After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run ahead of him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND after this, Absalom prepared for himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And after this Abishlum made for himself chariots and horsemen and fifty Runners who were running before him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass after this that Abessalom prepared for himself chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Absalom's Conspiracy1Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. 2He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,”… Cross References 1 Kings 1:5 At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. 2 Samuel 14:25-27 Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw. / And when he cut the hair of his head—he shaved it every year because his hair got so heavy—he would weigh it out to be two hundred shekels, according to the royal standard. / Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. 1 Samuel 8:11 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. 1 Samuel 10:25 Then Samuel explained to the people the rights of kingship. He wrote them on a scroll and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each to his own home. 1 Kings 1:9-10 And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. / But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. 1 Kings 1:33 “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. 1 Kings 1:38-40 Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. 1 Kings 1:50-53 But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... 1 Kings 2:15 “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. 1 Kings 2:22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” 1 Kings 2:24-25 And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” / So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died. 1 Kings 2:28 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. 1 Kings 2:34 So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. 1 Kings 2:46 Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon. Matthew 21:5 “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. A. 2 Samuel 12:11 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun. Deuteronomy 17:16 But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. 1 Samuel 8:11 And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots. Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Afterwards Ahead Carriage Chariot Chariots Course Fifty Horses Prepared Provided Run Runners Running TimeJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Afterwards Ahead Carriage Chariot Chariots Course Fifty Horses Prepared Provided Run Runners Running Time2 Samuel 15 1. Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.7. By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron 10. He makes there a great conspiracy 13. David upon the news flees from Jerusalem 19. Ittai will leave him 24. Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark 30. David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping, 31. He curses Ahithophel's counsel 32. Hushai is sent back with instructions Some time later This phrase indicates a transition in the narrative, suggesting a period of time has passed since the previous events. In the Hebrew text, the phrase is often used to denote a significant development or change in circumstances. Historically, this period follows Absalom's reconciliation with his father, King David, after his exile for the murder of Amnon. It sets the stage for Absalom's next actions, highlighting a shift in his ambitions and intentions. Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him (1) Prepared him chariots and horses.--As a preparation for his rebellion, it was necessary to impress the people with his wealth and splendour. (Comp. 1Kings 1:5, where Adonijah does the same thing.) This was the first use in Israel of chariots and horses as a part of regal pomp. Verse 1. - After this. The Hebrew is a more precise phrase than that on which we have commented on 2 Samuel 10:1 and 2 Sam 13:1, and implies that Absalom began his devices soon after obtaining his liberty. Chariots and horses; Hebrew, a chariot and horses; that is, a chariot for state occasions, in which Absalom rode, while fifty footmen ran at his side. Probably his grandfather Talmai practised similar magnificence at Geshur. In India it is still common for men of rank to be attended by runners on foot, who will keep up with horses or elephants for an incredible distance.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Some time later,וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be Absalom אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites provided for וַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make himself לוֹ֙ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew a chariot מֶרְכָּבָ֖ה (mer·kā·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4818: A chariot with horses וְסֻסִ֑ים (wə·su·sîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) and fifty וַחֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (wa·ḥă·miš·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural Strong's 2572: Fifty men אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person to run רָצִ֥ים (rā·ṣîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7323: To run before him. לְפָנָֽיו׃ (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Links 2 Samuel 15:1 NIV2 Samuel 15:1 NLT 2 Samuel 15:1 ESV 2 Samuel 15:1 NASB 2 Samuel 15:1 KJV 2 Samuel 15:1 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 15:1 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 15:1 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 15:1 French Bible 2 Samuel 15:1 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 15:1 It happened after this that Absalom prepared (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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