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Berean Standard Bible

“Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.”

2 Samuel 15:6

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Absalom, David's son, is quietly building support for himself in Jerusalem. He stands by the city gate and speaks to anyone coming to the king for justice.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

World English Bible (WEB)

Absalom did this sort of thing to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And this Absalom did to everyone in Israel who came to the king to have his cause judged: so Absalom, like a thief, took away the hearts of the men of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y de esta manera hacía con todo Israel que venía al rey á juicio: y así robaba Absalom el corazón de los de Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

De esta manera Absalón iba conquistando el corazón de todo el pueblo de Israel.

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