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It’s too bad the king doesn’t have anyone to hear it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters <i>are</i> good and right; but <i>there is</i> no man <i>deputed</i> of the king to hear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your case <i>is</i> good and right; but <i>there is</i> no deputy of the king to hear you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but you have no one to listen to you on the part of the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Absalom would say to him, &#8220See, your claims are good and right, but no man listens to you on the part of the king.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but no man listens to you on the part of the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Absalom would say to him, “See, your words are good and right, but no man listens to you on the part of the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man appointed as the king’s agent to listen to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom said to him, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king does not have anyone to listen to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom said to him, &#8220Look, your claims are good and right, but the king does not have anyone to listen to you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Absalom would say, "You deserve to win your case. It's too bad the king doesn't have anyone to hear complaints like yours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Absalom would say, "Your case is good and proper, but the king hasn't appointed anyone to hear it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Absalom would say, "Look, the law is on your side, but there is no representative of the king to hear your case." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Absalom would respond, "Look, your claims are valid and defensible, but nobody will listen to you on behalf of the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Absalom would then say to him, "Look, your claims are legitimate and appropriate. But there is no representative of the king who will listen to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />then Absalom would say to him, "Look, your matters are good and right; but there is no one from the king to hear you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Absalom said to him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed by the king to hear thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Absalom said to him, “Behold, your matters are good and right; but there is no man deputized by the king to hear you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Absalom says to him, “See, your matters [are] good and straightforward—and there is none listening to you from the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Absalom saith unto him, 'See, thy matters are good and straightforward -- and there is none hearkening to thee from the king.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Absalom will say to him, See, thy words good and straight, and none to hear to thee from the king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom answered him: Thy words seem to me good and just. But there is no man appointed by the king to hear thee. And Absalom said: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Absalom would answer him: “Your words seem good and just to me. But there is no one appointed by the king to hear you.” And Absalom would say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Absalom would say to him, “Your case is good and just, but there is no one to hear you in the king’s name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Absalom would say, “See, your claims are good and right; but there is no one deputed by the king to hear you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom said to him, I see your arguments are good and just; but there is no man deputed by the king to hear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Abishlum says to him: “Behold, I see your words are good and right, and there is no one listening to you from the presence of the King”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Absalom said unto him: 'See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abessalom said to him, See, thy affairs <i>are</i> right and clear, yet thou hast no one <i>appointed</i> of the king to hear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4077" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Absalom's Conspiracy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>He 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,” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">would say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’êh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">“Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇā·re·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">your claims</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇîm (Adj-mp) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">are good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5228.htm" title="5228: ū·nə·ḵō·ḥîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Straight, right, straightness. From the same as nekach; straightforward, i.e., equitable, correct, or, integrity.">and right,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">but the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">has no deputy</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: wə·šō·mê·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">to hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’êṯ (Prep-m:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">2 Samuel 14:1-20</a></span><br />Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom. / So Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time. / Then go to the king and speak these words to him.” And Joab put the words in her mouth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-10</a></span><br />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. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) / So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-20</a></span><br />Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15-23</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. / And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” / “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">2 Samuel 18:5-18</a></span><br />Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom. / So David’s army marched into the field to engage Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. / There the people of Israel were defeated by David’s servants, and the slaughter was great that day—twenty thousand men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-15</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” / Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a></span><br />Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-1.htm">1 Samuel 8:1-5</a></span><br />When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-19.htm">1 Samuel 10:19</a></span><br />But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-12.htm">1 Samuel 12:12-13</a></span><br />But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king. / Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a></span><br />For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-9</a></span><br />As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” / And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">1 Samuel 24:20-21</a></span><br />Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands. / So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-30.htm">1 Samuel 25:30</a></span><br />When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Absalom said to him, See, your matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear you.</p><p class="hdg">thy matters</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-3.htm">Numbers 16:3,13,14</a></b></br> And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, <i>Ye take</i> too much upon you, seeing all the congregation <i>are</i> holy, every one of them, and the LORD <i>is</i> among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a></b></br> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: <i>with</i> flattering lips <i>and</i> with a double heart do they speak.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Daniel 11:21</a></b></br> And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.</p><p class="hdg">there is, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></b></br> And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></b></br> Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/21-17.htm">Exodus 21:17</a></b></br> And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-15.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">Claims</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-32.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-21.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Part</a> <a href="/numbers/23-23.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/exodus/18-19.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Straightforward</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-28.htm">True.</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-29.htm">Valid</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-6.htm">Claims</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-2.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-28.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Straightforward</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">True.</a> <a href="/john/5-31.htm">Valid</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">He makes there a great conspiracy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">David upon the news flees from Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Ittai will leave him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">He curses Ahithophel's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai is sent back with instructions</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Known for his striking appearance and charisma, he was a popular figure among the Israelites. His actions in this chapter reveal his ambition and cunning nature. Absalom's statement here is part of his strategy to undermine his father, King David, and gain favor with the people. This reflects the broader theme of rebellion and the consequences of familial discord, which are prevalent throughout the books of Samuel.<p><b>“Look, your claims are good and right</b><br>Absalom's approach is manipulative, as he acknowledges the validity of the people's grievances. By doing so, he positions himself as a sympathetic and just leader, contrasting himself with the current administration. This tactic is reminiscent of political strategies throughout history, where leaders gain support by aligning themselves with the common people's concerns. Biblically, this echoes the serpent's approach in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>, where truth is mixed with deceit to achieve a desired outcome.<p><b>but the king has no deputy to hear you.”</b><br>This statement implies a lack of justice and accessibility in King David's administration. In ancient Israel, the king was expected to be the ultimate judge and arbiter of disputes. Absalom's claim suggests a gap in leadership, which he seeks to exploit. Historically, this reflects the challenges of governance in a growing kingdom, where the central authority may struggle to address all issues effectively. Theologically, it underscores the need for righteous leadership, a theme that points forward to the perfect justice and governance of Jesus Christ, the ultimate King and Judge.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>The third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and charismatic personality. He is central to this passage as he seeks to undermine his father’s authority and win the hearts of the people of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The reigning king of Israel at the time, known for his heart after God but also for his family troubles and political challenges. His leadership is being subtly challenged by his son Absalom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gate_of_the_city.htm">The Gate of the City</a></b><br>A significant place in ancient Israelite society where legal matters were often addressed, and where Absalom positioned himself to intercept those seeking justice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a></b><br>The citizens who come to seek justice from the king, representing the broader nation that Absalom is attempting to sway to his side.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_undermining_authority.htm">The Event of Undermining Authority</a></b><br>Absalom's strategic move to gain favor with the people by suggesting that their grievances are valid but neglected by the current administration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_manipulation.htm">The Danger of Manipulation</a></b><br>Absalom's actions remind us of the destructive power of manipulation and deceit. As believers, we must guard against using charm or deceit to achieve our ends.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god-ordained_authority.htm">Respect for God-Ordained Authority</a></b><br>Absalom's rebellion against his father, the king, serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of respecting those whom God has placed in positions of authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_justice_and_fairness.htm">The Importance of Justice and Fairness</a></b><br>Absalom capitalized on perceived injustices. This highlights the need for leaders to ensure justice and fairness in their governance to prevent discontent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_hearts_against_pride.htm">Guarding Our Hearts Against Pride</a></b><br>Absalom's pride and ambition led to his downfall. We must be vigilant in keeping our hearts humble before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_family_discord.htm">The Consequences of Family Discord</a></b><br>The strife within David's family serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing family issues before they escalate.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ask_not,_have_not'_mean.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_absalom_sway_israel_against_david.htm">How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_absalom's_spirit's_essence.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_high_places_remain_in_1_kings_15_14.htm">In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">There is no man deputed of the king.</span>--There is no official <span class= "ital">hearer </span>appointed. It was impossible for the king to hear every case in detail; certain persons were therefore appointed to hear causes and report the facts to the king, who thereupon pronounced his judgment. Absalom uses the same arts which have been used by the demagogue in all ages. He does not accuse the king himself of wrong, but insinuates that the <span class= "ital">system </span>of government is detective, and expresses his own earnest wish to set things right.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would say,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Look,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאֵ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’êh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your claims</span><br /><span class="heb">דְבָרֶ֖ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḏə·ḇā·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are good</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹבִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·w·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and right,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְכֹחִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·ḵō·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straightforward, equitable, correct, integrity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[has] no deputy</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵין־</span> <span class="translit">(’ên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to hear</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֹׁמֵ֥עַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šō·mê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:3 Absalom said to him Behold your matters (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>