2 Samuel 15:3

Absalom said to him, “Behold, your matters are good and right; but there is no man deputized by the king to hear you.”

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WEBBE

Absalom said to him, “Behold, your matters are good and right; but there is no man deputized by the king to hear you.”

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

And Absalom would say to him, See, your cause is true and right; but no man has been named by the king to give you a hearing.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 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.

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