2 Samuel 17:4 - Tree of Life Version

⁴ Now the plan seemed right in the eyes of Absalom and all the elders of Israel.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ And what he said pleased Absalom well and all the elders of Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

Common English Bible

⁴ This plan seemed excellent to Absalom and the Israelite elders.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ And this word pleased Absalom and all those greater by birth of Israel.

2 Samuel 17:4 Cross References

Romans 1:32

Though they know God’s righteous decree—that those who practice such things deserve death—they not only do them but also approve of others who practice the same.

Esther 5:14

Then Zeresh his wife and all his friends said to him, “Let them set up a gallows 50 cubits high, and in the morning ask the king to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go happily with the king to the banquet.” This idea delighted Haman and he ordered the gallows to be built.

Esther 1:21

The matter pleased the king and the princes. So the king did according to the word of Memucan.

2 Chronicles 30:4

The matter seemed right in the eyes of the king and of the entire community.

1 Samuel 23:21

“May you be blessed of Adonai,” Saul said, “for you have taken pity on me.

2 Samuel 17:3

Then I will bring all the people back to you—when all will have returned except the man you are seeking, then all the people will be at peace.”

2 Samuel 17:5

Then Absalom said, “Call now Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”