6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the people of Israel.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 15:6

King James Version

6 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

English Standard Version

6 Thus Absalom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

The Message

6 Absalom did this to everyone who came to do business with the king and stole the hearts of everyone in Israel.

New King James Version

6 In this manner Absalom acted toward all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

New Living Translation

6 Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:6

Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:1-6

(Read 2 Samuel 15:1-6)

David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents know not what they do, who indulge a proud humour in their children: many young people are ruined by pride. And those commonly are most eager for authority who least understand its duties.