2 Samuel 15:15The king's servants said to the king, "Behold, your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king chooses."
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. David's palace in chaos as Absalom's rebellion forces the king to flee. Loyal servants make their final pledge before exile begins.
The emotion here: resolute loyalty despite uncertain future
The original word
ʿāvad (עָבַד) — to serve completely, often used for bond-servants who chose lifetime loyalty
Why it matters
David's servants used formal court language even in crisis, showing deep respect for his kingship despite his fall from power
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 15:15
These servants could have easily switched sides to Absalom for safety, but chose exile instead
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows blind obedience, but these servants had seen David's heart for decades. This was informed loyalty to a man they knew was still God's anointed.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 15:15
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 15:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 15:15 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to servants. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include loyalty, service. Notable phrases: your servants are ready.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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