2 Samuel 19:10

Verse

But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Bible in Basic English

And Absalom, whom we made a ruler over us, is dead in the fight. So now why do you say nothing about getting the king back? And word of what all Israel was saying came to the king.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in the battle: how long are you silent, and bring not back the king?

Free Bible Version

Now Absalom, the man we chose to be our king by anointing him, he's died in battle. Why don't we do something and invite King David to come back?”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Absalom, whome we anoynted ouer vs, is dead in battel: therefore why are ye so slow to bring the King againe?

King James (Authorized) Version

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Translation for Translators

We appointed [MTY] Absalom to be our king, but he died in the battle against David’s soldiers. So ◄why does someone not try to bring King David back?/surely someone should try to bring King David back.►” [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?”

Noah Webster Bible

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

World English Bible

Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why don’t you speak a word of bringing the king back?”

Young's Literal Translation

and Absalom whom we anointed over us [is] dead in battle, and now, why are ye silent — to bring back the king?'

Context

David Restored as King

⁹And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom.¹⁰But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”

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Speak a Word

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Summary

This verse captures the aftermath of Absalom's rebellion against King David, highlighting the tension and division within Israel. It reveals the deep emotional turmoil experienced by David upon hearing of Absalom's death, showcasing the complexity of familial relationships and political dynamics. Despite Absalom's betrayal, David's grief reflects a father's love for his son, illustrating the human struggle between personal feelings and royal responsibilities. The verse serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of sin and rebellion, as well as the enduring impact of forgiveness and reconciliation in the midst of turmoil.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us,.... To be king; which either was really done by Absalom's party, or in effect by proclaiming and appointing him king: is dead in battle; which shows the thing was not of God, and by which means they were released from their oath of allegiance to him: now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back? nobody speaks of it, gives the least hint of it, or shows any concern about it; but the greatest coldness and indifference, as if it was a matter of no importance.

2 Samuel 19:10

David Restored as King

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Berean Standard Bible

But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Bible in Basic English

And Absalom, whom we made a ruler over us, is dead in the fight. So now why do you say nothing about getting the king back? And word of what all Israel was saying came to the king.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in the battle: how long are you silent, and bring not back the king?

Free Bible Version

Now Absalom, the man we chose to be our king by anointing him, he's died in battle. Why don't we do something and invite King David to come back?”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Absalom, whome we anoynted ouer vs, is dead in battel: therefore why are ye so slow to bring the King againe?

King James (Authorized) Version

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?”

Noah Webster Bible

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

World English Bible

Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why don’t you speak a word of bringing the king back?”

Young's Literal Translation

and Absalom whom we anointed over us [is] dead in battle, and now, why are ye silent — to bring back the king?'