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2 Samuel 15:13 Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
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href="/niv/2_samuel/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />A messenger soon arrived in Jerusalem to tell David, “All Israel has joined Absalom in a conspiracy against you!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then an informant came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel have followed Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then an informer came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then an informer came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A messenger came and told David, "Everyone in Israel is on Absalom's side!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Someone came to tell David, "The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A messenger reported to David, "The Israelites are pledging their loyalty to Absalom." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then a messenger arrived to inform David, "The loyalties of the men of Israel have shifted to Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.” <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 he who is declaring tidings comes to David, saying, “The heart of the men of Israel has been after Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he who is declaring tidings cometh in unto David, saying, 'The heart of the men of Israel hath been after Absalom.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he announcing, will come to David, saying, The heart of the man Israel was after Absalom.<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 there came a messenger to David, saying: All Israel with their whole heart followeth Absalom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then a messenger went to David, saying, “With their whole heart, all of Israel is following Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />An informant came to David with the report, “The Israelites have given their hearts to Absalom, and they are following him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the Israelites have gone after Absalom.”<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 there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a Messenger came to David and said to him: “The hearts of the sons of Israel have conspired with Abishlum!”<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 there came a messenger to David, saying: 'The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there came a messenger to David, saying, the heart of the men of Israel is gone after Abessalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4181" 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">David Flees Jerusalem</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: ham·mag·gîḏ (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">Then a messenger</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and reported,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: leḇ- (N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">“The hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">are</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">with</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> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”…<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/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-4</a></span><br />Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">2 Samuel 18:6-8</a></span><br />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. / The battle spread over the whole countryside, and that day the forest devoured more people than the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</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?”<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/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="/psalms/3-1.htm">Psalm 3:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! / Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Psalm 55:20-21</a></span><br />My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. / His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-46</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a></span><br />Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a></span><br />While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.</p><p class="hdg">The hearts</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">2 Samuel 15:6</a></b></br> And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36</a></b></br> And all the people took notice <i>of it</i>, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-3.htm">Judges 9:3</a></b></br> And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He <i>is</i> our brother.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-22.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-30.htm">Tidings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-2.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-25.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">Tidings</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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In this context, it refers to a human who brings news. The role of messengers was crucial in ancient times, as they were the primary means of communication over long distances. This phrase sets the stage for the unfolding drama, highlighting the urgency and gravity of the situation. David, the king, is about to receive news that will challenge his leadership and test his faith in God.<p><b>and reported</b><br />The act of reporting here is significant. The Hebrew root "נָגַד" (nagad) implies making something known or declaring it. This is not just casual information; it is a formal announcement that carries weight and consequence. The messenger's report is pivotal, as it conveys the shift in loyalty among the people of Israel, which is a direct threat to David's reign.<p><b>The hearts of the men of Israel</b><br />In Hebrew, "hearts" is "לֵבָב" (levav), which often denotes the inner self, including emotions, will, and intellect. The "hearts" of the people signify their loyalty and allegiance. The phrase underscores a collective shift in the people's support, which is not just political but deeply personal and emotional. This shift in loyalty is a profound betrayal for David, who has been anointed by God as king.<p><b>are with Absalom</b><br />Absalom, David's son, whose name in Hebrew "אַבְשָׁלוֹם" (Avshalom) means "father of peace," ironically becomes a source of division and conflict. The phrase indicates that Absalom has successfully won the people's favor, a testament to his charisma and political maneuvering. Historically, this moment marks the beginning of Absalom's rebellion against his father, a tragic narrative of familial strife and ambition. The loyalty of the people to Absalom reflects a broader theme of the Bible: the struggle between God's chosen leaders and human desires for power and control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-13.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">Then a messenger</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּגִּ֔יד</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mag·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹא֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and reported,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<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">“The hearts</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶב־</span> <span class="translit">(leḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁלֽוֹם׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:13 There came a messenger to David saying (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:14" /></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>