2 Samuel 15:13

¶ And there came a messenger to Dauid, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And one came to David and said, The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.
- Basic English Bible

And there came one to David who reported saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
- Darby Bible

And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
- Webster's Bible

A messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."
- World English Bible

And he who is declaring tidings cometh in unto David, saying, `The heart of the men of Israel hath been after Absalom.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And there came a messenger to David, saying: 'The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 15:13

15:11 Called - Such as Absalom had picked out as fit for his purpose; such as were of some reputation with the king and people, which would give a countenance to his undertaking, and give occasion to people at first to think that this was done by his father's consent, as being now aged, and infirm, and willing to resign the kingdom to him. It is no new thing, for good men to be made use of by designing men to put a colour upon ill practices.

15:12 Sacrifices - Which he did not in devotion to God; but merely that upon this pretence he might call great numbers of people together.

15:14 Let us flee - For though the fort of Zion was strong, and he might have defended himself there; yet he had not laid in provisions for a long siege; and, if he had been once besieged there, Absalom would have got speedy possession of his whole kingdom; whereas if he marched abroad, he might raise a considerable army for his defence. Besides, the greatest part of Jerusalem could not be well defended against him.