2 Samuel 15:11

KJV1611 – Modern English

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, who were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not anything.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited and went innocently, unaware of anything.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And with Absalom{H53} went{H1980} two hundred{H3967} men{H376} out of Jerusalem,{H3389} that were invited,{H7121} and went{H1980} in their simplicity;{H8537} and they knew{H3045} not anything.{H1697}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And with Absalom{H53} went{H1980}{(H8804)} two hundred{H3967} men{H376} out of Jerusalem{H3389}, that were called{H7121}{(H8803)}; and they went{H1980}{(H8802)} in their simplicity{H8537}, and they knew{H3045}{(H8804)} not any thing{H1697}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    There wente with Absalom two hundreth men called from Ierusalem, but they wente on symply, and knewe not of the matter.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And with Absalom went two hundreth men out of Ierusalem, that were called: & they went in their simplicitie, knowing nothing.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Hierusalem, that were called: And they went with pure heartes, not knowing of any thing.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, [that were] called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    With Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn't know anything.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And with Absalom have gone two hundred men, out of Jerusalem, invited ones, and they are going in their simplicity, and have not known anything;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And with Absalom, at his request, went two hundred men from Jerusalem, who were completely unconscious of his designs.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn't know anything.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Now two hundred men had gone with Absalom from Jerusalem. Since they were invited, they went naively and were unaware of what Absalom was planning.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 9:13 : 13 As soon as you come into the city, you shall find him immediately, before he goes up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he comes, because he blesses the sacrifice; and afterward those who are invited eat. Now therefore go up; for about this time you shall find him.
  • 1 Sam 22:15 : 15 Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? Far be it from me: let not the king impute anything to his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for your servant knew nothing of all this, little or much.
  • Prov 14:15 : 15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.
  • Prov 22:3 : 3 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.
  • Matt 10:16 : 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: therefore, be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
  • Rom 16:18-19 : 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites; and by smooth talk and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocent. 19 For your obedience is known to all, and I am glad on your behalf. But I would have you wise in what is good, and innocent concerning evil.
  • 1 Sam 16:3-5 : 3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do: and you shall anoint for me him whom I name to you. 4 And Samuel did what the LORD spoke, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Do you come peaceably? 5 And he said, Peaceably: I have come to sacrifice to the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
  • Gen 20:5 : 5 Did he not say to me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself, said, He is my brother. In the integrity of my heart and innocence of my hands have I done this.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 80%

    12 And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

    13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.

    14 And David said to all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.

    15 And the king's servants said to the king, Behold, your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king shall appoint.

  • 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.

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

  • 75%

    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.

    24 And Absalom came to the king and said, Behold now, your servant has sheepshearers; please let the king and his servants go with your servant.

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

  • 75%

    36 Behold, they have with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them you shall send to me everything that you can hear.

    37 So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 15:1-3
    3 verses
    75%

    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.

  • 34 But Absalom fled. And the young man who kept the watch lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, many people were coming by way of the hillside behind him.

  • 2 Sam 15:6-7
    2 verses
    74%

    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.

    7 And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said to the king, I pray you, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.

  • 74%

    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?

    27 But Absalom urged him, so he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

    28 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Watch now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, Strike Amnon; then kill him, do not fear: have not I commanded you? Be courageous and be valiant.

    29 And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man got on his mule and fled.

    30 And it came to pass, while they were on the way, that news came to David, saying, Absalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.

  • 9 Behold, he is hidden now in some pit, or in some other place: and it will come to pass, when some of them are overthrown at the first, that whoever hears it will say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow Absalom.

  • 15 And ten young men who carried Joab's armor surrounded and struck Absalom, and killed him.

  • 17 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?

  • 20 And when Absalom's servants came to the woman at the house, they said, Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said to them, They have gone over the brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find them, they returned to Jerusalem.

  • 73%

    30 And David went up by the ascent of Mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people who were with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

    31 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray you, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

  • 73%

    20 Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

    21 And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to your father's concubines, whom he has left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that you are abhorred by your father: then shall the hands of all who are with you be strong.

    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.

  • 73%

    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.

  • 18 Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they both went away quickly, and came to a man's house in Bahurim, which had a well in his court, where they went down.

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

  • 1 Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me now choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight:

  • 29 And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me your servant, I saw a great commotion, but I did not know what it was.

  • 23 So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

  • 3 And the people went by stealth that day into the city, as people ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.

  • 71%

    31 Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom at his house, and said to him, Why have your servants set my field on fire?

    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.

  • 5 Then Absalom said, Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he says likewise.

  • 71%

    14 And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom.

    15 Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I advised.

  • 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.

  • 12 So David's young men turned away, and went back, and came and told him all these words.

  • 10 And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you not speak a word of bringing the king back?

  • 34 But if you return to the city, and say to Absalom, I will be your servant, O king; as I have been your father's servant before, so will I now also be your servant: then you may for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.

  • 25 You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you, and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you do.

  • 38 So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there for three years.