2 Samuel 19:10

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

And Absalom {H53}, whom we anointed {H4886} over us, is dead {H4191} in battle {H4421}. Now therefore why speak {H2790} ye not a word of bringing {H7725} the king {H4428} back {H7725}?

However, Avshalom, whom we anointed to rule us, is dead in battle. So now, why doesn't anyone suggest bringing the king back?"

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Judges 18:9 (2 votes)

    And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it [is] very good: and [are] ye still? be not slothful to go, [and] to enter to possess the land.

  • 2 Samuel 18:14 (2 votes)

    Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he [was] yet alive in the midst of the oak.

  • 2 Samuel 15:12 (2 votes)

    And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, [even] from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

  • 2 Samuel 15:13 (2 votes)

    ¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

  • Hosea 8:4 (2 votes)

    They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.