2 Samuel 15:2
King James Version
Translation: KJV
1And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.Select 2 Samuel 15:1
2And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.Select 2 Samuel 15:2
3And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.Select 2 Samuel 15:3
4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!Select 2 Samuel 15:4
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WEB
15:2 Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate. It was so, that when any man had a suit which should come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called to him, and said, “What city are you from?” He said, “Your servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.”
ASV
15:2 And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that, when any man had a suit which should come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
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