2 Samuel 15:11 “Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invi…”

2 Samuel 15:11

Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James 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.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew nothing.

Young's Literal Translation

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;

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“called”

1 Samuel 9:13 1 Samuel 16:3–5

1 Samuel 9:13 · BSB

As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; yo…

1 Samuel 16:3–5 · BSB

Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.”

“their simplicity”

1 Samuel 22:15 Genesis 20:5 Proverbs 14:15 Proverbs 22:3 Matthew 10:16 Romans 16:18

1 Samuel 22:15 · BSB

Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.”

Genesis 20:5 · BSB

Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.”

Proverbs 14:15 · BSB

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

Proverbs 22:3 · BSB

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Matthew 10:16 · BSB

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Romans 16:18 · BSB

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’”

12While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.

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