2 Samuel 15:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Absalom said to him, 'Look, your case is good and you're in the right, but the king hasn't appointed anyone to listen to you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Absalom is telling people that their legal problems are valid, but criticizing his father King David for not providing proper judges to hear their cases.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Absalom, the son of King David, is plotting a rebellion against his father by charming the people of Israel. He positions himself at the city gate, where people come to seek justice, and pretends to sympathize with their complaints about the king's administration. This tactic is part of Absalom's broader scheme to undermine David's authority and rally support for his own kingship.

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