2 Samuel 15:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

See, I will wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”

American Standard Version (1901)

See, I will tarry at the fords of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.

Bible in Basic English

See, I will be waiting at the way across the river, in the waste land, till I get news from you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I will lie hid in the plains of the wilderness, till there come word from you to certify me.

Free Bible Version

I'll wait at the fords of the wilderness until I hear from you.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Behold, I wil tarie in the fieldes of the wildernesse, vntill there come some worde from you to be tolde me.

King James (Authorized) Version

See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.

Translation for Translators

I will wait in the desert at the place where people can walk across the river, until you send a message to me.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

See, I will wait at the fords of the Arabah until word comes from you to inform me.”

Noah Webster Bible

See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until word shall come from you to certify me.

World English Bible

Behold, I will stay at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”

Young's Literal Translation

see ye, I am tarrying in the plains of the wilderness till the coming in of a word from you to declare to me.'

Context

David Flees Jerusalem

²⁷The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan.²⁸See, I will wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”

Summary

This verse captures the heart-wrenching moment when David, fleeing from his son Absalom who had rebelled against him, receives news that the Ark of the Covenant is also being taken away. The Ark symbolized God's presence and favor, and its removal signified a deep sense of loss and abandonment. David's response reflects his humility and trust in God's sovereignty, as he acknowledges that if God sees fit for him to return, he will worship Him. This verse showcases David's faith amidst adversity and serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's guidance and presence in times of trouble.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness,.... Towards the way of which David and the people went when they came over Kidron, Sa2 15:23, until there come word from you to certify me; of the truth of the conspiracy, of the number of the conspirators, and who they are, what progress they have made, whether come to Jerusalem, and how they behave there, if come; or of anything relative hereunto he could get intelligence of.