2 Samuel 14:25

KJV1611 – Modern English

But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    In all of Israel, there was no man as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head, there was no blemish in him.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now in all Israel{H3478} there was none{H376} to be so much{H3966} praised{H1984} as Absalom{H53} for his beauty:{H3303} from the sole{H3709} of his foot{H7272} even to the crown of his head{H6936} there was no blemish{H3971} in him.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But in all Israel{H3478} there was none{H376} to be so much{H3966} praised{H1984}{(H8763)} as Absalom{H53} for his beauty{H3303}: from the sole{H3709} of his foot{H7272} even to the crown of his head{H6936} there was no blemish{H3971} in him.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But in all Israel there was not so fayre, and so maruelous goodly a man, as Absalom. From the sole of his fote vnto the toppe of his heade there was not one blemysh in him.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Nowe in all Israel there was none to be so much praysed for beautie as Absalom: from the sole of his foote euen to the toppe of his head there was no blemish in him.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But in al Israel there was none to be so muche praysed as Absalom for beautie: from ye sole of his foote to the toppe of his head, there was no blemishe in him.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And like Absalom there was no man `so' fair in all Israel, to praise greatly; from the sole of his foot even unto his crown there was no blemish in him;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Now in all Israel there was no one so greatly to be praised for his beautiful form as Absalom: from his feet to the crown of his head he was completely beautiful.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the soles of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 28:35 : 35 The LORD shall strike you in the knees, and in the legs, with a severe boil that cannot be healed, from the sole of your foot unto the top of your head.
  • Job 2:7 : 7 So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD, and struck Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
  • Isa 1:6 : 6 From the sole of the foot even to the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrefying sores: they have not been closed, nor bound up, nor soothed with ointment.
  • Matt 23:27 : 27 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like whitewashed tombs, which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.
  • Eph 5:27 : 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
  • Prov 31:30 : 30 Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
  • 1 Sam 9:2 : 2 And he had a son named Saul, a chosen young man and goodly: there was not among the children of Israel a more handsome person than he; from his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people.
  • 1 Sam 16:7 : 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.

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    27 And to Absalom were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a beautiful appearance.

    28 So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king's face.

    29 Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.

  • 2 Sam 14:23-24
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    23 So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

    24 And the king said, Let him return to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and did not see the king's face.

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    1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared himself chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

    2 And Absalom rose up early and stood beside the way of the gate, and it was so, that when any man who had a controversy came to the king for judgment, Absalom called to him, and said, Of what city are you? And he said, Your servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

    3 And Absalom said to him, See, your matters are good and right; but there is no man appointed by the king to hear you.

    4 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who has any suit or cause might come to me, and I would grant him justice!

    5 And it was so, that when any man came near to him to do obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

    6 And Absalom did this to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

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    17 And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the forest, and piled a very large heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled each to his tent.

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  • 2 Sam 14:32-33
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    32 And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent to you, saying, Come here, that I may send you to the king, to say, Why did I come from Geshur? it would have been better for me to still be there: now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there is any iniquity in me, let him kill me.

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  • 2 Sam 13:23-26
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    23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal Hazor, near Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons.

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    25 And the king said to Absalom, No, my son, let us not all go now, lest we be a burden to you. And he urged him; however, he would not go, but blessed him.

    26 Then Absalom said, If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with you?

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    5 And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains orders concerning Absalom.

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    10 But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you shall say, Absalom reigns in Hebron.

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    22 So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.

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    24 Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

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    1 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.

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    25 And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

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    32 And the king said to Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, May the enemies of my lord the king, and all who rise against you to do you harm, be as that young man is.

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    15 And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

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    21 And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.

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