2 Samuel 15:36

Verse

Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar’s son; and by them ye shall send unto me everything that ye shall hear.

Bible in Basic English

See, they have with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok's son, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar; by them you may send word to me of everything which comes to your ears.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And there are with them their two sons Achimaas the son of Sadoc, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar: and you shall send by them to me every thing that you shall hear.

Free Bible Version

Their two sons, Ahimaaz and Jonathan, are there with them. Send them to me so they can tell me everything you hear.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, there are with them their two sonnes: Ahimaaz Zadoks sonne, and Ionathan Abiathars sonne: by them also shall ye send me euery thing that ye can heare.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok’s son, and Jonathan Abiathar’s son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.

Translation for Translators

Keep in mind that Zadok’s son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan are also there. You can tell them whatever you find out, and send them to report it to me.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

See that they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok's son, and Jonathan, Abiathar's son. You must send to me by their hand everything that you hear.”

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son , and Jonathan Abiathar's son ; and by them ye shall send to me every thing that ye can hear.

World English Bible

Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar’s son. Send to me everything that you shall hear by them.”

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, there with them [are] their two sons, Ahimaaz to Zadok, and Jonathan to Abiathar, and ye have sent by their hand unto me anything that ye hear.'

Context

David Weeps at the Mount of Olives

³⁵Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace.³⁶Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”

Summary

This verse depicts the loyalty and faithfulness of Hushai the Arkite to King David during a time of betrayal and rebellion by Absalom. Hushai's decision to remain with David despite being instructed to stay in Jerusalem by David himself showcases his commitment to the king and his willingness to serve him wholeheartedly. His strategic presence with David enables him to provide valuable counsel and support in countering Absalom's plans, ultimately playing a crucial role in preserving David's reign and thwarting the rebellion. Hushai's actions exemplify the importance of standing by those in authority with unwavering loyalty and dedication, even in the face of adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Behold, they have there with them two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok's son, and Jonathan, Abiathar's son,.... As in Sa2 15:27; not that they were in the city with them, but they were near it, Sa2 17:17; with whom they had a communication: and by whom ye shall send unto me everything that ye can hear; that is, by the sons of the priests; he telling the priests how things were at court, and they sending their sons with messages to David; which was a good scheme to get intelligence, and easy to be put into execution.