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2 Samuel 15:33

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David said unto him, If thou passest on with me, then thou wilt be a burden unto me:

Bible in Basic English

David said to him, If you go on with me, you will be a trouble to me:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David said to him: If thou come with me, thou wilt be a burden to me:

Free Bible Version

David told him, “If you come with me, you'll only be a burden to me,

Geneva Bible 1599

Vnto whom Dauid sayd, If thou goe with me, thou shalt be a burthen vnto me.

King James (Authorized) Version

Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:

Translation for Translators

David said to him, “If you go with me, you will not be able to help me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David said to him, “If you travel with me, then you will be a burden to me.

Noah Webster Bible

To whom David said, If thou shalt pass on with me, then thou wilt be a burden to me:

World English Bible

David said to him, “If you pass on with me, then you will be a burden to me;

Young's Literal Translation

and David saith to him, 'If thou hast passed on with me then thou hast been on me for a burden,

Context

David Weeps at the Mount of Olives

³²When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.³³David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me.³⁴But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’

Summary

This verse captures the emotional turmoil of King David as he faces betrayal and rebellion from his son Absalom. It reflects David's deep sorrow and anguish over the situation, expressing his longing for God's guidance and protection in the midst of adversity. Despite the challenges, David's faith in God remains steadfast, seeking divine wisdom and strength to navigate the treacherous circumstances. The verse serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles and trials that even the most faithful individuals may encounter, yet it also underscores the importance of turning to God for comfort and deliverance in times of trouble.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Then thou shalt be a burden unto me - It appears that Hushai was not a warrior, but was a wise, prudent, and discreet man, who could well serve David by gaining him intelligence of Absalom's conspiracy; and he directs him to form a strict confederacy with the priests Zadok and Abiathar, and to make use of their sons as couriers between Jerusalem and David's place of retreat.

2 Samuel 15:33

David Weeps at the Mount of Olives

³²When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.³³David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me.³⁴But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’

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Berean Standard Bible

David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David said unto him, If thou passest on with me, then thou wilt be a burden unto me:

Bible in Basic English

David said to him, If you go on with me, you will be a trouble to me:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David said to him: If thou come with me, thou wilt be a burden to me:

Free Bible Version

David told him, “If you come with me, you'll only be a burden to me,

Geneva Bible 1599

Vnto whom Dauid sayd, If thou goe with me, thou shalt be a burthen vnto me.

King James (Authorized) Version

Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:

Translation for Translators

David said to him, “If you go with me, you will not be able to help me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David said to him, “If you travel with me, then you will be a burden to me.

Noah Webster Bible

To whom David said, If thou shalt pass on with me, then thou wilt be a burden to me:

World English Bible

David said to him, “If you pass on with me, then you will be a burden to me;

Young's Literal Translation

and David saith to him, 'If thou hast passed on with me then thou hast been on me for a burden,