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2 Samuel 15:4
New English Translation
2 Samuel 15:4
New English Translation
4 Absalom would then say, “If only they would make me[a] a judge in the land! Then everyone who had a judicial complaint[b] could come to me and I would make sure he receives a just settlement.”
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- 2 Samuel 15:4 tn Heb “Who will make me?”
- 2 Samuel 15:4 tn Heb “a complaint and a judgment.” The expression is a hendiadys.
2 Samuel 15:4
New International Version
2 Samuel 15:4
New International Version
4 And Absalom would add, “If only I were appointed judge in the land!(A) Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that they receive justice.”
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