2Sam.16.1
And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.
2Sam.16.1
Shortly after David passed the crest of the hill, Mephibosheth's steward Ziba met him with a string of pack animals, saddled and loaded with a hundred loaves of bread, a hundred raisin cakes, a hundred baskets of fresh fruit, and a skin of wine.
2Sam.16.1
When David had gone a short distance beyond the summit, there was Ziba, the steward of Mephibosheth, waiting to meet him. He had a string of donkeys saddled and loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred cakes of raisins, a hundred cakes of figs and a skin of wine.
2Sam.16.1
When David was a little past the top of the mountain, there was Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth, who met him with a couple of saddled donkeys, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine.
2Sam.16.1
David was just past the top of the hill when Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, caught up with him. He was leading two donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred bunches of summer fruit, and a skin of wine.
2Sam.16.2
And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.
2Sam.16.2
The king said to Ziba, "What's all this?The donkeys," said Ziba, "are for the king's household to ride, the bread and fruit are for the servants to eat, and the wine is for drinking, especially for those overcome by fatigue in the wilderness."
2Sam.16.2
The king asked Ziba, "Why have you brought these?" Ziba answered, "The donkeys are for the king's household to ride on, the bread and fruit are for the men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the desert."
2Sam.16.2
And the king said to Ziba, "What do you mean to do with these?" So Ziba said, "The donkeys are for the king's household to ride on, the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat, and the wine for those who are faint in the wilderness to drink."
2Sam.16.2
"What are these for?" the king asked Ziba. And Ziba replied, "The donkeys are for your people to ride on, and the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat. The wine is to be taken with you into the wilderness for those who become faint."
2Sam.16.3
And the king said, And where is thy master's son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.
2Sam.16.3
The king said, "And where is your master's grandson?He stayed in Jerusalem," said Ziba. "He said, "This is the day Israel is going to restore my grandfather's kingdom to me.'"
2Sam.16.3
The king then asked, "Where is your master's grandson?" Ziba said to him, "He is staying in Jerusalem, because he thinks, 'Today the house of Israel will give me back my grandfather's kingdom.'"
2Sam.16.3
Then the king said, "And where is your master's son?" And Ziba said to the king, "Indeed he is staying in Jerusalem, for he said, "Today the house of Israel will restore the kingdom of my father to me."'
2Sam.16.3
"And where is Mephibosheth?" the king asked him. "He stayed in Jerusalem," Ziba replied. "He said, `Today I will get back the kingdom of my grandfather Saul.'"
2Sam.16.4
Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.
2Sam.16.4
"Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth," said the king, "is now yours." Ziba said, "How can I ever thank you? I'll be forever in your debt, my master and king; may you always look on me with such kindness!"
2Sam.16.4
Then the king said to Ziba, "All that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.I humbly bow," Ziba said. "May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king."
2Sam.16.4
So the king said to Ziba, "Here, all that belongs to Mephibosheth is yours." And Ziba said, "I humbly bow before you, that I may find favor in your sight, my lord, O king!"
2Sam.16.4
"In that case," the king told Ziba, "I give you everything Mephibosheth owns.Thank you, sir," Ziba replied. "I will always do whatever you want me to do."
2Sam.16.5
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.
2Sam.16.5
When the king got to Bahurim, a man appeared who had connections with Saul's family. His name was Shimei son of Gera. As he followed along he shouted insults
2Sam.16.5
As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul's family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he cursed as he came out.
2Sam.16.5
Now when King David came to Bahurim, there was a man from the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei the son of Gera, coming from there. He came out, cursing continuously as he came.
2Sam.16.5
As David and his party passed Bahurim, a man came out of the village cursing them. It was Shimei son of Gera, a member of Saul's family.
2Sam.16.6
And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
2Sam.16.6
and threw rocks right and left at David and his company, servants and soldiers alike.
2Sam.16.6
He pelted David and all the king's officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David's right and left.
2Sam.16.6
And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David. And all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
2Sam.16.6
He threw stones at the king and the king's officers and all the mighty warriors who surrounded them.
2Sam.16.7
And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:
2Sam.16.7
To the accompaniment of curses he shouted, "Get lost, get lost, you butcher, you hellhound!
2Sam.16.7
As he cursed, Shimei said, "Get out, get out, you man of blood, you scoundrel!
2Sam.16.7
Also Shimei said thus when he cursed: "Come out! Come out! You bloodthirsty man, you rogue!
2Sam.16.7
"Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel!" he shouted at David.
2Sam.16.8
The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man.
2Sam.16.8
GOD has paid you back for all your dirty work in the family of Saul and for stealing his kingdom. GOD has given the kingdom to your son Absalom. Look at you now--ruined! And good riddance, you pathetic old man!"
2Sam.16.8
The LORD has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The LORD has handed the kingdom over to your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a man of blood!"
2Sam.16.8
The LORD has brought upon you all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned; and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom your son. So now you are caught in your own evil, because you are a bloodthirsty man!"
2Sam.16.8
"The LORD is paying you back for murdering Saul and his family. You stole his throne, and now the LORD has given it to your son Absalom. At last you will taste some of your own medicine, you murderer!"
2Sam.16.9
Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.
2Sam.16.9
Abishai son of Zeruiah said, "This mangy dog can't insult my master the king this way--let me go over and cut off his head!"
2Sam.16.9
Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, "Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head."
2Sam.16.9
Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah said to the king, "Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Please, let me go over and take off his head!"
2Sam.16.9
"Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king?" Abishai son of Zeruiah demanded. "Let me go over and cut off his head!"
2Sam.16.10
And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?
2Sam.16.10
But the king said, "Why are you sons of Zeruiah always interfering and getting in the way? If he's cursing, it's because GOD told him, "Curse David.' So who dares raise questions?"
2Sam.16.10
But the king said, "What do you and I have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD said to him, 'Curse David,' who can ask, 'Why do you do this?'"
2Sam.16.10
But the king said, "What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the LORD has said to him, "Curse David.' Who then shall say, "Why have you done so?"'
2Sam.16.10
"No!" the king said. "What am I going to do with you sons of Zeruiah! If the LORD has told him to curse me, who am I to stop him?"
2Sam.16.11
And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.
2Sam.16.11
"Besides," continued David to Abishai and the rest of his servants, "my own son, my flesh and bone, is right now trying to kill me; compared to that this Benjaminite is small potatoes. Don't bother with him; let him curse; he's preaching GOD's word to me.
2Sam.16.11
David then said to Abishai and all his officials, "My son, who is of my own flesh, is trying to take my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the LORD has told him to.
2Sam.16.11
And David said to Abishai and all his servants, "See how my son who came from my own body seeks my life. How much more now may this Benjamite? Let him alone, and let him curse; for so the LORD has ordered him.
2Sam.16.11
Then David said to Abishai and the other officers, "My own son is trying to kill me. Shouldn't this relative of Saul have even more reason to do so? Leave him alone and let him curse, for the LORD has told him to do it.
2Sam.16.12
It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
2Sam.16.12
And who knows, maybe GOD will see the trouble I'm in today and exchange the curses for something good."
2Sam.16.12
It may be that the LORD will see my distress and repay me with good for the cursing I am receiving today."
2Sam.16.12
It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me with good for his cursing this day."
2Sam.16.12
And perhaps the LORD will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses."
2Sam.16.13
And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.
2Sam.16.13
David and his men went on down the road, while Shimei followed along on the ridge of the hill alongside, cursing, throwing stones down on them, and kicking up dirt.
2Sam.16.13
So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt.
2Sam.16.13
And as David and his men went along the road, Shimei went along the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him and kicked up dust.
2Sam.16.13
So David and his men continued on, and Shimei kept pace with them on a nearby hillside, cursing as he went and throwing stones at David and tossing dust into the air.
2Sam.16.14
And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.
2Sam.16.14
By the time they reached the Jordan River, David and all the men of the company were exhausted. There they rested and were revived.
2Sam.16.14
The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.
2Sam.16.14
Now the king and all the people who were with him became weary; so they refreshed themselves there.
2Sam.16.14
The king and all who were with him grew weary along the way, so they rested when they reached the Jordan River.
2Sam.16.15
And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
2Sam.16.15
By this time Absalom and all his men were in Jerusalem. And Ahithophel was with them.
2Sam.16.15
Meanwhile, Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.
2Sam.16.15
Meanwhile Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem; and Ahithophel was with him.
2Sam.16.15
Meanwhile, Absalom and his men arrived at Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel.
2Sam.16.16
And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.
2Sam.16.16
Soon after, Hushai the Arkite, David's friend, came and greeted Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
2Sam.16.16
Then Hushai the Arkite, David's friend, went to Absalom and said to him, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
2Sam.16.16
And so it was, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
2Sam.16.16
When David's friend Hushai the Arkite arrived, he went immediately to see Absalom. "Long live the king!" he exclaimed. "Long live the king!"
2Sam.16.17
And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?
2Sam.16.17
Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this the way you show devotion to your good friend? Why didn't you go with your friend David?"
2Sam.16.17
Absalom asked Hushai, "Is this the love you show your friend? Why didn't you go with your friend?"
2Sam.16.17
So Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"
2Sam.16.17
"Is this the way you treat your friend David?" Absalom asked him. "Why aren't you with him?"
2Sam.16.18
And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.
2Sam.16.18
"Because," said Hushai, "I want to be with the person that GOD and this people and all Israel have chosen. And I want to stay with him.
2Sam.16.18
Hushai said to Absalom, "No, the one chosen by the LORD, by these people, and by all the men of Israel-his I will be, and I will remain with him.
2Sam.16.18
And Hushai said to Absalom, "No, but whom the LORD and this people and all the men of Israel choose, his I will be, and with him I will remain.
2Sam.16.18
"I'm here because I work for the man who is chosen by the LORD and by Israel," Hushai replied.
2Sam.16.19
And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.
2Sam.16.19
Besides, who is there to serve other than the son? Just as I served your father, I'm now ready to serve you."
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Furthermore, whom should I serve? Should I not serve the son? Just as I served your father, so I will serve you."
2Sam.16.19
"Furthermore, whom should I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father's presence, so will I be in your presence."
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"And anyway, why shouldn't I serve you? I helped your father, and now I will help you!"
2Sam.16.20
Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.
2Sam.16.20
Then Absalom spoke to Ahithophel, "Are you ready to give counsel? What do we do next?"
2Sam.16.20
Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give us your advice. What should we do?"
2Sam.16.20
Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give advice as to what we should do."
2Sam.16.20
Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and asked him, "What should I do next?"
2Sam.16.21
And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong.
2Sam.16.21
Ahithophel told Absalom, "Go and sleep with your father's concubines, the ones he left to tend to the palace. Everyone will hear that you have openly disgraced your father, and the morale of everyone on your side will be strengthened."
2Sam.16.21
Ahithophel answered, "Lie with your father's concubines whom he left to take care of the palace. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a stench in your father's nostrils, and the hands of everyone with you will be strengthened."
2Sam.16.21
And Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Go in to your father's concubines, whom he has left to keep the house; and all Israel will hear that you are abhorred by your father. Then the hands of all who are with you will be strong."
2Sam.16.21
Ahithophel told him, "Go and sleep with your father's concubines, for he has left them here to keep the house. Then all Israel will know that you have insulted him beyond hope of reconciliation, and they will give you their support."
2Sam.16.22
So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
2Sam.16.22
So Absalom pitched a tent up on the roof in public view, and went in and slept with his father's concubines.
2Sam.16.22
So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he lay with his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
2Sam.16.22
So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the top of the house, and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
2Sam.16.22
So they set up a tent on the palace roof where everyone could see it, and Absalom went into the tent to sleep with his father's concubines.
2Sam.16.23
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
2Sam.16.23
The counsel that Ahithophel gave in those days was treated as if God himself had spoken. That was the reputation of Ahithophel's counsel to David; it was the same with Absalom.
2Sam.16.23
Now in those days the advice Ahithophel gave was like that of one who inquires of God. That was how both David and Absalom regarded all of Ahithophel's advice.
2Sam.16.23
Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
2Sam.16.23
Absalom followed Ahithophel's advice, just as David had done. For every word Ahithophel spoke seemed as wise as though it had come directly from the mouth of God.
