2 Samuel 8:15 - The Message15 Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well—fair and evenhanded in all his duties and relationships. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176915 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition15 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed justice and righteousness for all his people. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)15 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible15 David ruled over all Israel and maintained justice and righteousness for all his people. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version15 And David reigned over all of Israel. And David accomplished judgment and justice with all his people. Ver Capítulo |
Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well, fair and evenhanded in all his duties and relationships. Joab son of Zeruiah was head of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of public records; Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the special forces, the Kerethites and Pelethites; And David’s sons held high positions, close to the king. * * *
I stood up for justice and the right; don’t leave me to the mercy of my oppressors. Take the side of your servant, good God; don’t let the godless take advantage of me. I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you to keep your promise to set everything right. Let your love dictate how you deal with me; teach me from your textbook on life. I’m your servant—help me understand what that means, the inner meaning of your instructions. It’s time to act, God; they’ve made a shambles of your revelation! Yea-Saying God, I love what you command, I love it better than gold and gemstones; Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me, I despise every deceitful detour. * * *
Then Absalom would say, “Look, you’ve got a strong case; but the king isn’t going to listen to you.” Then he’d say, “Why doesn’t someone make me a judge for this country? Anybody with a case could bring it to me and I’d settle things fair and square.” Whenever someone would treat him with special honor, he’d shrug it off and treat him like an equal, making him feel important. Absalom did this to everyone who came to do business with the king and stole the hearts of everyone in Israel.