2 Samuel 15:7

“And 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.”

"And 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." - 2 Samuel 15:7
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What does 2 Samuel 15:7 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 15:7 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "And 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." This verse is from the story of Absalom's rebellion…

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The Deceptive Nature of Vows: A Lesson from Absalom

In the narrative of 2 Samuel 15:7, we encounter a pivotal moment in the life of Absalom, the son of King David, which reveals the complexities of the human heart and the consequences of unfaithfulness masked under the guise of piousness. The verse reads: "And it came to pass…

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A Prayer of Vows: Renewing Our Commitment to God

O Lord, our God, we come before Your holy presence, filling our hearts with gratitude and reverence. We give thanks for Your everlasting love and faithfulness that transcends time, just as we read in 2 Samuel 15:7, "And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto…

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2 Samuel 15:7 - "¶ And 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."
2 Samuel 7:15 - "But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee."
1 Samuel 7:15 - "And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life."
"And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life." - 1 Samuel 7:15
1 Samuel 15:7 - "And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt."
2 Samuel 5:15 - "Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
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2 Samuel 7:1–29
2 Samuel 2:15 - "Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David."
2 Samuel 15:15 - "And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint."
2 Samuel 16:15 - "¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him."
2 Samuel 15:13 - "¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."
2 Samuel 15:37 - "So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 15:29 - "Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there."
2 Samuel 22:15 - "And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them."
2 Samuel 10:15 - "¶ And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together."
2 Samuel 5:7 - "Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David."
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
2 Samuel 15:9 - "And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron."
"But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee." - 2 Samuel 7:15
2 Samuel 7:4 - "¶ And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,"
2 Samuel 18:15 - "And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him."
2 Samuel 6:15 - "So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet."
2 Samuel 15:6-7 - "And 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. And 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."
2 Samuel 15:33 - "Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:"
2 Samuel 15:28 - "See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me."
2 Samuel 10:7 - "And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men."
1 Samuel 2:7 - "The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up."
2 Samuel 8:7 - "And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem."