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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<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"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15.htm">New International Version</a> While your servant was living at Geshur in Aram, I made this vow: &#8216If the LORD takes me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> For while your servant was at Geshur in Aram, I promised to sacrifice to the LORD in Hebron if he would bring me back to Jerusalem.” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> For your servant vowed a vow while I lived at Geshur in Aram, saying, ‘If the LORD will indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will offer worship to the LORD.’” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a> For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a> For your servant took a vow while I dwelt at Geshur in Syria, saying, ‘If the LORD indeed brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For your servant made a vow while I was living in Geshur in Aram, saying, ‘If the LORD will indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.’” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For your servant vowed a vow while I was living at Geshur in Aram, saying, &#8216If the LORD shall indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For your servant vowed a vow while I was living at Geshur in Aram, saying, ‘If the LORD shall indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.’” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For your servant vowed a vow while I was living at Geshur in Aram, saying, ‘If Yahweh shall indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve Yahweh.’” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For your servant made a vow while I lived at Geshur in Aram (Syria), ‘If the LORD will in fact bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord [by offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving].’” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For your servant made a vow when I lived in Geshur of Aram, saying, ‘If the LORD really brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For your servant made a vow when I lived in Geshur of Aram, saying: If the LORD really brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron."&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If Jehovah shall indeed bring me again to Jerusalem, then I will serve Jehovah. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> when I was living with the Arameans in Geshur. I promised that if the LORD would bring me back to live in Jerusalem, I would worship him in Hebron." <a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall indeed bring me again to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I made a vow while I was living at Geshur in Aram. I said, 'If the LORD will bring me back to Jerusalem, I will serve the LORD.'" <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> While I was living in Geshur in Syria, I promised the LORD that if he would take me back to Jerusalem, I would worship him in Hebron." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> because when I was living at Geshur in Aram, your servant made this solemn promise: 'If the LORD ever brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.'" <a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ?If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.?? <a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a> For I made this vow when I was living in Geshur in Aram: 'If the LORD really does allow me to return to Jerusalem, I will serve the LORD.'" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For your servant vowed a vow while I stayed at Geshur in Aram, saying, 'If the LORD will bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD in Hebron.'" <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. <a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a> For your servant vowed a vow while I stayed at Geshur in Syria, saying, ‘If Yahweh shall indeed bring me again to Jerusalem, then I will serve Yahweh.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for your servant has vowed a vow in my dwelling in Geshur, in Aram, saying, If YHWH certainly brings me back to Jerusalem, then I have served YHWH.” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for a vow hath thy servant vowed in my dwelling in Geshur, in Aram, saying, If Jehovah doth certainly bring me back to Jerusalem, then I have served Jehovah.' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For thy servant vowed a vow in my dwelling in Geshur in Aram, saying, If turning back, Jehovah shall turn me back to Jerusalem, and I served Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For thy servant made avow, when he was in Gessur of Syria, saying: If the Lord shall bring me again into Jerusalem I will offer sacrifice to the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For your servant made a vow, when he was in Geshur of Syria, saying: If the Lord will lead me back to Jerusalem, I will sacrifice to the Lord.” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a> For while living in Geshur in Aram, your servant made this vow: ‘If the LORD ever brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship him in Hebron.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For your servant made a vow while I lived at Geshur in Aram: If the LORD will indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will worship the LORD in Hebron.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For your servant made a vow while I abode at Geshur and in Aram, saying. If the LORD will bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For your Servant vowed a vow, when I dwelt in Geshur and in Adum, that if surely LORD JEHOVAH would return me to Jerusalem, I shall serve LORD JEHOVAH”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Aram, saying: If the LORD shall indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thy servant vowed a vow when I dwelt at Gedsur in Syria, saying, If the Lord should indeed restore me to Jerusalem, then will I serve the Lord. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4124" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Absalom's Conspiracy</a> …7After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. 8<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5087.htm" title="5087: nā·ḏar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To vow. A primitive root; to promise.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/5088.htm" title="5088: nê·ḏer (N-ms) -- A vow. Or neder; from nadar; a promise; also a thing promised.">a vow</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: bə·šiḇ·tî (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">while dwelling</a> <a href="/hebrew/1650.htm" title="1650: ḇiḡ·šūr (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A territory E. of the upper Jordan, also inhab. of Geshur. From an unused root; bridge; Geshur, a district of Syria.">in Geshur</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ba·’ă·rām (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">of Aram,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying:</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">‘If</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yå̄·šīḇ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">indeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yə·šî·ḇê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">brings me back</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: wə·‘ā·ḇaḏ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">I will worship</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD in Hebron.’”</a> 9“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a> If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4-5</a> When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. <a href="/psalms/66-13.htm">Psalm 66:13-14</a> I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— / the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. <a href="/genesis/28-20.htm">Genesis 28:20-22</a> Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. / And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.” <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Judges 11:30-31</a> Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” <a href="/jonah/2-9.htm">Jonah 2:9</a> But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” <a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Deuteronomy 23:21-23</a> If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. <a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14</a> Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Psalm 116:14</a> I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. <a href="/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18</a> I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people, <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a> Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a> Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. <a href="/acts/21-23.htm">Acts 21:23-24</a> Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. <a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a> Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. <a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16-22</a> Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For your servant vowed a vow while I stayed at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.thy servant<a href="/genesis/28-20.htm">Genesis 28:20,21</a> And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, … <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a> And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no rasor come upon his head.<a href="/1_samuel/16-2.htm">1 Samuel 16:2</a> And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.Geshur<a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">2 Samuel 13:37,38</a> But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day… <a href="/2_samuel/14-23.htm">2 Samuel 14:23,32</a> So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem… I will serve<a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a> And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.<a href="/isaiah/28-15.htm">Isaiah 28:15</a> Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:<a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Jeremiah 9:3-5</a> And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/11-12.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-32.htm">Geshur</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-26.htm">Lets</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-17.htm">Served</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">Vowed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-31.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-29.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Geshur</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-9.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-24.htm">Lets</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-12.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-21.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-19.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-19.htm">Served</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Vowed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 15</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.</a> 7. <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron</a> 10. <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">He makes there a great conspiracy</a> 13. <a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">David upon the news flees from Jerusalem</a> 19. <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Ittai will leave him</a> 24. <a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark</a> 30. <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,</a> 31. <a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">He curses Ahithophel's counsel</a> 32. <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai is sent back with instructions</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For your servant made a vow In the ancient Near Eastern culture, making vows was a common practice, often seen as a solemn promise to God. Vows were binding and taken seriously, as seen in <a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a>, which emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's word to the Lord. This phrase indicates a personal commitment and a sense of obligation to God, reflecting the seriousness with which vows were regarded in biblical times.while dwelling in Geshur of Aram Geshur was a small Aramean kingdom located northeast of the Sea of Galilee. It was the homeland of Absalom's mother, Maacah, making it a place of refuge for Absalom after he fled from his father, King David, following the murder of his brother Amnon (<a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">2 Samuel 13:37-38</a>). This geographical detail highlights Absalom's estrangement from Jerusalem and his father, as well as his connection to his maternal lineage.saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, was the city of David's throne and the location of the Ark of the Covenant. Absalom's desire to return to Jerusalem signifies a longing to be restored to his rightful place in the kingdom and to be reconciled with his father. This phrase also reflects a conditional vow, dependent on God's intervention, which is a common biblical theme where individuals seek divine assistance in their endeavors.I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’” Hebron holds significant historical and spiritual importance as the city where David was first anointed king over Judah (<a href="/2_samuel/2.htm">2 Samuel 2:1-4</a>) and a city of refuge (<a href="/joshua/20-7.htm">Joshua 20:7</a>). It was also associated with the patriarchs, being the burial place of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Absalom's mention of Hebron may indicate a strategic move, as it was a stronghold of his support and a place where he could rally followers. The act of worshiping the LORD there suggests a public demonstration of piety and legitimacy, possibly to gain favor and support for his cause.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> The son of King David, who is speaking in this verse. He is known for his rebellion against his father and his attempt to usurp the throne of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/g/geshur.htm">Geshur</a> A region in Aram (modern-day Syria) where Absalom fled after killing his brother Amnon. It was the home of his maternal grandfather, King Talmai. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel and the spiritual center for the Israelites. It is where Absalom desires to return and fulfill his vow to the LORD. 4. <a href="/topical/v/vow.htm">Vow</a> A solemn promise made to God, which in this context, Absalom claims to have made while in exile. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, to whom Absalom claims to have made his vow.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_vows.htm">The Seriousness of Vows</a> Vows made to God are not to be taken lightly. They require sincere intention and faithful fulfillment. Absalom's vow, whether genuine or manipulative, reminds us of the weight of our promises to God. <a href="/topical/m/motives_matter.htm">Motives Matter</a> Absalom's actions suggest ulterior motives behind his vow. This teaches us to examine our hearts and ensure our commitments to God are made with pure intentions. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a> Absalom's deceitful use of a vow to further his rebellion against David serves as a warning against using spiritual commitments for personal gain. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_plans.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Plans</a> While Absalom attempts to manipulate circumstances, God's sovereign plan ultimately prevails. We are reminded to trust in God's timing and purposes rather than our schemes. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> Absalom's return to Jerusalem could have been an opportunity for genuine repentance and restoration. This highlights the importance of seeking reconciliation with God and others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david's_kingdom_size_disputed.htm">Why do historical records suggest that David's kingdom was much smaller than the Bible describes?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_does_1_sam_8_conflict_with_2_sam_7.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 8 conflict with later passages that seem to affirm kingship, such as 2 Samuel 7?</a> <a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction your servant עַבְדְּךָ֔ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant made נָדַ֣ר (nā·ḏar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To promise a vow נֵ֙דֶר֙ (nê·ḏer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> A promise, a thing promised while dwelling בְּשִׁבְתִּ֥י (bə·šiḇ·tî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Geshur בִגְשׁ֛וּר (ḇiḡ·šūr) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1650.htm">Strong's 1650: </a> Geshur -- a territory East of the upper Jordan, also inhabitants of Geshur of Aram, בַּאֲרָ֖ם (ba·’ă·rām) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria saying: לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not indeed יָשׁ֨וֹב (yā·šō·wḇ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel brings me back יְשִׁיבֵ֤נִי (yə·šî·ḇê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to Jerusalem, יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel I will worship וְעָבַדְתִּ֖י (wə·‘ā·ḇaḏ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave the LORD in Hebron.’” יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:8 For your servant vowed a vow while (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:9" /></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>