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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty bodyguards to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men as runners before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened afterwards, that Absalom prepared for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After this, Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men as runners before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom got himself a chariot with horses to pull it, and he had 50 men run in front. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Soon after this, Absalom acquired a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />After this, Absalom provided a chariot and horses for himself, and an escort of fifty men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sometime later, Absalom acquired a chariot equipped with horses and recruited 50 men to accompany him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And after this Absalom began to furnish himself with a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After this, Absalom prepared a chariot and horses for himself, and fifty men to run before him. <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 it comes to pass afterward that Absalom prepares a chariot and horses for himself, and fifty men are running before him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass afterwards, that Absalom prepareth for himself a chariot, and horses, and fifty men are running before him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be from after this, and Absalom will make to him chariots and horses, and fifty men running before him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now after these things Absalom made himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, after these things, Absalom obtained for himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men who went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After this, Absalom provided himself with chariots, horses, and a retinue of fifty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run ahead of him.<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 after this, Absalom prepared for himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And after this Abishlum made for himself chariots and horsemen and fifty Runners who were running before him<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 it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this that Abessalom prepared for himself chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-1.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=4050" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Some time later,</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: mê·’a·ḥă·rê (Prep-m) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <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/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">provided for</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: mer·kā·ḇāh (N-fs) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot.">a chariot</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: wə·su·sîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">with horses</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: wa·ḥă·miš·šîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">and fifty</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: rā·ṣîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">to run</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">ahead of him.</a> </span><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,”…<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="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm">1 Samuel 10:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33</a></span><br />“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38-40</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">1 Kings 2:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">1 Kings 2:34</a></span><br />So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">1 Kings 2:46</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a></span><br />“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.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-11.htm">2 Samuel 12:11</a></b></br> 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 <i>them</i> unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Deuteronomy 17:16</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11</a></b></br> And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint <i>them</i> for himself, for his chariots, and <i>to be</i> his horsemen; and <i>some</i> shall run before his chariots.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-3.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Carriage</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-4.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-20.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-19.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-4.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-10.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">Runners</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-19.htm">Running</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-22.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-25.htm">Carriage</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Course</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Runners</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Running</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">Time</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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It suggests a period of planning and preparation by Absalom. The timing is significant as it follows the reconciliation between David and Absalom, highlighting the latter's growing ambition and dissatisfaction with his position.<p><b>Absalom provided for himself</b><br>Absalom's actions are self-initiated, reflecting his independent and ambitious nature. This self-provision indicates a desire for power and recognition, setting the stage for his rebellion against King David. It contrasts with the biblical ideal of leaders being chosen and anointed by God, as seen in David's own anointing.<p><b>a chariot with horses</b><br>Chariots were symbols of power and prestige in ancient Near Eastern cultures. They were often used by kings and military leaders, suggesting Absalom's intent to present himself as a royal figure. This act can be seen as a direct challenge to David's authority, as Israelite kings were traditionally not reliant on chariots, emphasizing trust in God over military might (<a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Deuteronomy 17:16</a>).<p><b>and fifty men to run ahead of him</b><br>The presence of fifty men running before Absalom serves as a public display of his status and influence. This entourage would have been a visual representation of his power and ambition, reminiscent of royal processions. It also reflects Absalom's strategic approach to gaining popular support, as he seeks to impress and win the favor of the people, foreshadowing his eventual attempt to usurp the throne.<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 a central figure in this passage, as he begins to set the stage for his rebellion against his father, King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chariot_and_horses.htm">Chariot and Horses</a></b><br>Symbols of power and authority in ancient Israel. Absalom's acquisition of these indicates his desire to project an image of kingship and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fifty_men.htm">Fifty Men</a></b><br>These men were likely bodyguards or attendants, further emphasizing Absalom's attempt to present himself as a royal figure.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not mentioned directly in this verse, Jerusalem is the backdrop of Absalom's actions, as it is the capital city where King David reigns.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebellion.htm">Rebellion</a></b><br>The event that is being set into motion by Absalom's actions. This verse marks the beginning of Absalom's conspiracy to overthrow his father, King David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition.htm">The Dangers of Ambition</a></b><br>Absalom's actions serve as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and the desire for power. His attempt to usurp the throne leads to division and conflict. Believers are reminded to examine their motives and ambitions in light of God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Absalom's self-promotion contrasts with the biblical call to humility. Scripture teaches that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Christians are encouraged to seek humility in their pursuits.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Absalom's rebellion is a consequence of unresolved family issues and past sins within David's household. This highlights the importance of addressing sin and seeking reconciliation to prevent future discord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_appearances.htm">The Role of Appearances</a></b><br>Absalom's use of chariots and men to project power underscores the biblical warning against judging by appearances. True leadership and authority come from God, not outward displays.<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/any_non-biblical_proof_of_absalom's_plot.htm">Are there extra-biblical or archaeological records confirming Absalom’s conspiracy as detailed in 2 Samuel 15? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_samuel_15_align_chronologically.htm">Does the timeline in 2 Samuel 15 align with other biblical accounts, or does it create chronological contradictions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_the_forest_'devour'_more_troops.htm">How can the forest “devour” more troops than swords (2 Samuel 18:8), and is there any historical or natural explanation for such a phenomenon? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_flee_and_leave_the_ark.htm">Why would David, who trusted God’s protection, flee Jerusalem and leave the Ark behind (2 Samuel 15:25–26)? </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>XV.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">Prepared him chariots and horses.</span>--As a preparation for his rebellion, it was necessary to impress the people with his wealth and splendour. (Comp. <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm" title="Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.">1Kings 1:5</a>, where Adonijah does the same thing.) This was the first use in Israel of chariots and horses as a part of regal pomp.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">After this.</span> 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. <span class="cmt_word">Chariots and horses;</span> Hebrew, <span class="accented">a chariot and horses</span>; 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-1.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">Some time later,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְהִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><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">provided for</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֤עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">himself</span><br /><span class="heb">לוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">a chariot</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶרְכָּבָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mer·kā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4818.htm">Strong's 4818: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chariot</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with horses</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסֻסִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·su·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and fifty</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲמִשִּׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·miš·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to run</span><br /><span class="heb">רָצִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:1 It happened after this that Absalom prepared (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:2" /></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>