2 Samuel 15:3

King James Version:

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And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters [are] good and right; but [there is] no man [deputed] of the king to hear thee.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Avshalom would say to him, "Look, your cause is good and just; but the king hasn't deputized anyone to hear your case."

Berean Standard Bible:

Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.”

American Standard Version:

And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Absalom^{H53} said^{H559} unto him, See^{H7200}, thy matters^{H1697} are good^{H2896} and right^{H5228}; but there is no man deputed of the king^{H4428} to hear^{H8085} thee.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 15:3

2 Samuel 15:3 is part of the narrative concerning Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. The verse captures a moment in Absalom's calculated effort to usurp the throne. In the preceding chapters, Absalom had been reinstated to David's court after being exiled for the murder of his half-brother Amnon. However, Absalom's return did not quell his ambitions; instead, he began to undermine David's kingship by winning the hearts of the people.

In this verse, Absalom is speaking to individuals who have come to Jerusalem to seek the king's judgment, likely in legal matters. Absalom seizes the opportunity to criticize David's governance, implying that while the people's causes are just, they lack an official from the king to address their grievances. This statement serves multiple purposes: it sows discontent with David's rule, presents Absalom as a sympathetic figure who cares about the people's welfare, and subtly suggests that if he were in power, he would be more attentive to their needs.

The themes present in this verse include political intrigue, the quest for power, and the manipulation of public opinion. Historically, Absalom's actions reflect the challenges faced by rulers in the ancient Near East, where maintaining loyalty and administering justice were crucial for stability. His words and actions are part of a broader narrative of family dysfunction and political betrayal that leads to a civil war within the united monarchy of Israel. This verse sets the stage for the eventual climax of Absalom's rebellion, which will test the loyalties of David's subjects and the resilience of his reign.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H53
   There are 2955 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִישָׁלוֹם
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîyshâlôwm
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-shaw-lome'
   Description: or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ; from אָב and שָׁלוֹם; father of peace (i.e. friendly); Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite; Abishalom, Absalom.
   
2. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7200
   There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָאָה
   Transliteration: râʼâh
   Pronunciation: raw-aw'
   Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1697
   There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּבָר
   Transliteration: dâbâr
   Pronunciation: daw-baw'
   Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2896
   There are 517 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טוֹב
   Transliteration: ṭôwb
   Pronunciation: tobe
   Description: from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured).
   
6. Strong's Number: H5228
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָכֹחַ
   Transliteration: nâkôach
   Pronunciation: naw-ko'-akh
   Description: from the same as נֵכַח; straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity; plain, right, uprightness.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
8. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.