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2 Samuel 15:8 KJV
2 Samuel · chapter 15 · verse 8 · King James Version
For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.2 Samuel 15:8 · King James Version
2 Samuel 15:8 in context
6And 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.
7And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.
8For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.
9And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.
10But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
Key words (Strong's)
- JerusalemYᵉrûwshâlaimJerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of PalestineH3389 →
- servantʻebeda servantH5650 →
- GeshurGᵉshûwrGeshur, a district of SyriaH1650 →
- sayingʼâmarto sayH559 →
- vowednâdarto promiseH5087 →
- abodeyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
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