2 Samuel 15:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter.”
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“Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And with Absalom have gone two hundred men, out of Jerusalem, invited ones, and they are going in their simplicity, and have not known anything;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 15:11 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 20:5Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.”
- 1 Samuel 9:13As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”
- 1 Samuel 16:3Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.”
- 1 Samuel 22:15Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.”
- Proverbs 14:15The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- Proverbs 22:3The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
- Matthew 10:16Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
- Romans 16:18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
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