2 Samuel 12:17

And the elders of his house arose, [and went] to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.

And the elders {H2205} of his house {H1004} arose {H6965}, and went to him, to raise him up {H6965} from the earth {H776}: but he would {H14} not, neither did he eat {H1262} bread {H3899} with them.

The court officials got up and stood next to him trying to get him off the ground, but he refused, and he wouldn't eat food with them.

The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them.

And the elders of his house arose, and stood beside him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Samuel 3:35 (3 votes)

    And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.

  • 1 Samuel 28:23 (2 votes)

    But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.