2 Samuel

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1:1	After the death of Saul, David returned from defeating the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days.	After the death of Saul, David returned from striking down the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days.
1:2	On the third day a man arrived from Sauls camp, with his clothes torn and with dust on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him honor.	On the third day a man arrived from Sauls camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him honor.
1:4	What happened? David asked. Tell me. He said, The men fled from the battle. Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.	What happened? David asked. Tell me. The men fled from the battle, he replied. Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.
1:6	I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, the young man said, and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and riders almost upon him.	I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, the young man said, and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and their drivers in hot pursuit.
1:9	Then he said to me, Stand over me and kill me! I am in the throes of death, but Im still alive.	Then he said to me, Stand here by me and kill me! Im in the throes of death, but Im still alive.
1:10	So I stood over him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band on his arm and have brought them here to my Lord.	So I stood beside him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band on his arm and have brought them here to my Lord.
1:12	They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army of the Lord and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.	They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army of the Lord and for the nation of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.
1:13	David said to the young man who brought him the report, Where are you from? I am the son of an alien, an Amalekite, he answered.	David said to the young man who brought him the report, Where are you from? I am the son of a foreigner, an Amalekite, he answered.
1:14	David asked him, Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lords anointed?	David asked him, Why werent you afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lords anointed?
1:18	and ordered that the men of Judah be taught this lament of the bow it is written in the Book of Jashar:	and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this lament of the bow it is written in the Book of Jashar:
1:19	Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen!	A gazelle lies slain on your heights, Israel. How the mighty have fallen!
1:21	O mountains of Gilboa, may you have neither dew nor rain, nor fields that yield offerings of grain. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul—no longer rubbed with oil.	Mountains of Gilboa, may you have neither dew nor rain, may no showers fall on your terraced fields. For there the shield of the mighty was despised, the shield of Saul—no longer rubbed with oil.
1:23	Saul and Jonathan—in life they were loved and gracious, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.	Saul and Jonathan— in life they were loved and admired, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
1:24	O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and finery, who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold.	Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and finery, who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold.
2:4	Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. When David was told that it was the men of Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul,	Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the tribe of Judah. When David was told that it was the men from Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul,
2:5	he sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead to say to them, The Lord bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him.	he sent messengers to them to say to them, The Lord bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him.
2:7	Now then, be strong and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.	Now then, be strong and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the people of Judah have anointed me king over them.
2:10	Ish Bosheth son of Saul was forty years old when he became king over Israel, and he reigned two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.	Ish Bosheth son of Saul was forty years old when he became king over Israel, and he reigned two years. The tribe of Judah, however, remained loyal to David.
2:11	The length of time David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.	The length of time David was king in Hebron over Judah was seven years and six months.
2:17	The battle that day was very fierce, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by Davids men.	The battle that day was very fierce, and Abner and the Israelites were defeated by Davids men.
2:26	Abner called out to Joab, Must the sword devour forever? Dont you realize that this will end in bitterness? How long before you order your men to stop pursuing their brothers?	Abner called out to Joab, Must the sword devour forever? Dont you realize that this will end in bitterness? How long before you order your men to stop pursuing their fellow Israelites?
2:27	Joab answered, As surely as God lives, if you had not spoken, the men would have continued the pursuit of their brothers until morning.	Joab answered, As surely as God lives, if you had not spoken, the men would have continued pursuing them until morning.
2:28	So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the men came to a halt; they no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore.	So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the troops came to a halt; they no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore.
2:29	All that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, continued through the whole Bithron and came to Mahanaim.	All that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, continued through the morning hours and came to Mahanaim.
2:30	Then Joab returned from pursuing Abner and assembled all his men. Besides Asahel, nineteen of Davids men were found missing.	Then Joab stopped pursuing Abner and assembled the whole army. Besides Asahel, nineteen of Davids men were found missing.
3:3	his second, Kileab the son of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;	his second, Kileab the son of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son of Maakah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
3:8	Abner was very angry because of what Ish Bosheth said and he answered, Am I a dogs head—on Judahs side? This very day I am loyal to the house of your father Saul and to his family and friends. I havent handed you over to David. Yet now you accuse me of an offense involving this woman!	Abner was very angry because of what Ish Bosheth said. So he answered, Am I a dogs head—on Judahs side? This very day I am loyal to the house of your father Saul and to his family and friends. I havent handed you over to David. Yet now you accuse me of an offense involving this woman!
3:19	Abner also spoke to the Benjamites in person. Then he went to Hebron to tell David everything that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin wanted to do.	Abner also spoke to the Benjamites in person. Then he went to Hebron to tell David everything that Israel and the whole tribe of Benjamin wanted to do.
3:21	Then Abner said to David, Let me go at once and assemble all Israel for my Lord the king, so that they may make a compact with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires. So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.	Then Abner said to David, Let me go at once and assemble all Israel for my Lord the king, so that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires. So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.
3:26	Joab then left David and sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah. But David did not know it.	Joab then left David and sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the cistern at Sirah. But David did not know it.
3:27	Now when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the gateway, as though to speak with him privately. And there, to avenge the blood of his brother Asahel, Joab stabbed him in the stomach, and he died.	Now when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into an inner chamber, as if to speak with him privately. And there, to avenge the blood of his brother Asahel, Joab stabbed him in the stomach, and he died.
3:29	May his blood fall upon the head of Joab and upon all his fathers house! May Joabs house never be without someone who has a running sore or leprosy or who leans on a crutch or who falls by the sword or who lacks food.	May his blood fall on the head of Joab and on his whole family! May Joabs family never be without someone who has a running sore or leprosy or who leans on a crutch or who falls by the sword or who lacks food.
3:34	Your hands were not bound, your feet were not fettered. You fell as one falls before wicked men. And all the people wept over him again.	Your hands were not bound, your feet were not fettered. You fell as one falls before the wicked. And all the people wept over him again.
3:37	So on that day all the people and all Israel knew that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner.	So on that day all the people there and all Israel knew that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner.
3:38	Then the king said to his men, Do you not realize that a prince and a great man has fallen in Israel this day?	Then the king said to his men, Do you not realize that a commander and a great man has fallen in Israel this day?
4:2	Now Sauls son had two men who were leaders of raiding bands. One was named Baanah and the other Recab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite from the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,	Now Sauls son had two men who were leaders of raiding bands. One was named Baanah and the other Rekab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite from the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,
4:3	because the people of Beeroth fled to Gittaim and have lived there as aliens to this day.	because the people of Beeroth fled to Gittaim and have resided there as foreigners to this day.
4:4	Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she hurried to leave, he fell and became crippled. His name was Mephibosheth.	Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she hurried to leave, he fell and became disabled. His name was Mephibosheth.
4:5	Now Recab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out for the house of Ish Bosheth, and they arrived there in the heat of the day while he was taking his noonday rest.	Now Rekab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out for the house of Ish Bosheth, and they arrived there in the heat of the day while he was taking his noonday rest.
4:6	They went into the inner part of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Recab and his brother Baanah slipped away.	They went into the inner part of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rekab and his brother Baanah slipped away.
4:8	They brought the head of Ish Bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, Here is the head of Ish Bosheth son of Saul, your enemy, who tried to take your life. This day the Lord has avenged my Lord the king against Saul and his offspring.	They brought the head of Ish Bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, Here is the head of Ish Bosheth son of Saul, your enemy, who tried to kill you. This day the Lord has avenged my Lord the king against Saul and his offspring.
4:9	David answered Recab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, As surely as the Lord lives, who has delivered me out of all trouble,	David answered Rekab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, As surely as the Lord lives, who has delivered me out of every trouble,
4:10	when a man told me, Saul is dead, and thought he was bringing good news, I seized him and put him to death in Ziklag. That was the reward I gave him for his news!	when someone told me, Saul is dead, and thought he was bringing good news, I seized him and put him to death in Ziklag. That was the reward I gave him for his news!
5:3	When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a compact with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel.	When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel.
5:7	Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David.	Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.
5:8	On that day, David said, Anyone who conquers the Jebusites will have to use the water shaft to reach those lame and blind who are Davids enemies. That is why they say, The blind and lame will not enter the palace.	On that day David had said, Anyone who conquers the Jebusites will have to use the water shaft to reach those lame and blind who are Davids enemies. That is why they say, The blind and lame will not enter the palace.
5:9	David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the supporting terraces inward.	David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the terraces inward.
5:11	Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.	Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.
5:12	And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.	Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
5:19	so David inquired of the Lord, Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me? The Lord answered him, Go, for I will surely hand the Philistines over to you.	so David inquired of the Lord, Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands? The Lord answered him, Go, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hands.
5:23	so David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.	so David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the poplar trees.
5:24	As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.	As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.
6:1	David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all.	David again brought together all the able young men of Israel—thirty thousand.
6:2	He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the Lord Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ark.	He and all his men went to Baalah in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the Lord Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim on the ark.
6:5	David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the Lord, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines, sistrums and cymbals.	David and all Israel were celebrating with all their might before the Lord, with castanets, harps, lyres, timbrels, sistrums and cymbals.
6:6	When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled.	When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled.
6:7	The Lords anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down and he died there beside the ark of God.	The Lords anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down, and he died there beside the ark of God.
6:10	He was not willing to take the ark of the Lord to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed Edom the Gittite.	He was not willing to take the ark of the Lord to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed Edom the Gittite.
6:12	Now King David was told, The Lord has blessed the household of Obed Edom and everything he has, because of the ark of God. So David went down and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed Edom to the City of David with rejoicing.	Now King David was told, The Lord has blessed the household of Obed Edom and everything he has, because of the ark of God. So David went to bring up the ark of God from the house of Obed Edom to the City of David with rejoicing.
6:14	David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the Lord with all his might,	Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might,
6:15	while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets.	while he and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets.
6:20	When David returned home to bless his household, Michal daughter of Saul came out to meet him and said, How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, disrobing in the sight of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would!	When David returned home to bless his household, Michal daughter of Saul came out to meet him and said, How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, going around half naked in full view of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would!
7:2	he said to Nathan the prophet, Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.	he said to Nathan the prophet, Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.
7:4	That night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying:	But that night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying:
7:8	Now then, tell my servant David, This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture and from following the flock to be ruler over my people Israel.	Now then, tell my servant David, This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel.
7:9	I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men of the earth.	I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth.
7:12	When your days are over and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.	When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom.
7:14	I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with the rod of men, with floggings inflicted by men.	I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with a rod wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands.
7:18	Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?	Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?
7:19	And as if this were not enough in your sight, O Sovereign Lord, you have also spoken about the future of the house of your servant. Is this your usual way of dealing with man, O Sovereign Lord?	And as if this were not enough in your sight, Sovereign Lord, you have also spoken about the future of the house of your servant—and this decree, Sovereign Lord, is for a mere human!
7:20	What more can David say to you? For you know your servant, O Sovereign Lord.	What more can David say to you? For you know your servant, Sovereign Lord.
7:22	How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.	How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.
7:24	You have established your people Israel as your very own forever, and you, O Lord, have become their God.	You have established your people Israel as your very own forever, and you, Lord, have become their God.
7:26	so that your name will be great forever. Then men will say, The Lord Almighty is God over Israel! And the house of your servant David will be established before you.	so that your name will be great forever. Then people will say, The Lord Almighty is God over Israel! And the house of your servant David will be established in your sight.
7:27	O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, I will build a house for you. So your servant has found courage to offer you this prayer.	Lord Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, I will build a house for you. So your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you.
7:28	O Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.	Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.
7:29	Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.	Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.
8:2	David also defeated the Moabites. He made them lie down on the ground and measured them off with a length of cord. Every two lengths of them were put to death, and the third length was allowed to live. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought tribute.	David also defeated the Moabites. He made them lie down on the ground and measured them off with a length of cord. Every two lengths of them were put to death, and the third length was allowed to live. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.
8:3	Moreover, David fought Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, when he went to restore his control along the Euphrates River.	Moreover, David defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, when he went to restore his monument at the Euphrates River.
8:10	he sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory in battle over Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze.	he sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory in battle over Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold and of bronze.
8:17	Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;	Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;
8:18	Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and Davids sons were royal advisers.	Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and Davids sons were priests.
9:2	Now there was a servant of Sauls household named Ziba. They called him to appear before David, and the king said to him, Are you Ziba? Your servant, he replied.	Now there was a servant of Sauls household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, Are you Ziba? At your service, he replied.
9:3	The king asked, Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show Gods kindness? Ziba answered the king, There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in both feet.	The king asked, Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show Gods kindness? Ziba answered the king, There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet.
9:6	When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honor. David said, Mephibosheth! Your servant, he replied.	When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honor. David said, Mephibosheth! At your service, he replied.
9:9	Then the king summoned Ziba, Sauls servant, and said to him, I have given your masters grandson everything that belonged to Saul and his family.	Then the king summoned Ziba, Sauls steward, and said to him, I have given your masters grandson everything that belonged to Saul and his family.
9:12	Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all the members of Zibas household were servants of Mephibosheth.	Mephibosheth had a young son named Mika, and all the members of Zibas household were servants of Mephibosheth.
9:13	And Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the kings table, and he was crippled in both feet.	And Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the kings table; he was lame in both feet.
10:3	the Ammonite nobles said to Hanun their Lord, Do you think David is honoring your father by sending men to you to express sympathy? Hasnt David sent them to you to explore the city and spy it out and overthrow it?	the Ammonite commanders said to Hanun their Lord, Do you think David is honoring your father by sending envoys to you to express sympathy? Hasnt David sent them to you only to explore the city and spy it out and overthrow it?
10:4	So Hanun seized Davids men, shaved off half of each mans beard, cut off their garments in the middle at the buttocks, and sent them away.	So Hanun seized Davids envoys, shaved off half of each mans beard, cut off their garments at the buttocks, and sent them away.
10:6	When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench in Davids nostrils, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth Rehob and Zobah, as well as the king of Maacah with a thousand men, and also twelve thousand men from Tob.	When the Ammonites realized that they had become obnoxious to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth Rehob and Zobah, as well as the king of Maakah with a thousand men, and also twelve thousand men from Tob.
10:8	The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle formation at the entrance to their city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country.	The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle formation at the entrance of their city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maakah were by themselves in the open country.
10:12	Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.	Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.
10:14	When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans were fleeing, they fled before Abishai and went inside the city. So Joab returned from fighting the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.	When the Ammonites realized that the Arameans were fleeing, they fled before Abishai and went inside the city. So Joab returned from fighting the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.
10:16	Hadadezer had Arameans brought from beyond the River; they went to Helam, with Shobach the commander of Hadadezers army leading them.	Hadadezer had Arameans brought from beyond the Euphrates River; they went to Helam, with Shobak the commander of Hadadezers army leading them.
10:18	But they fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred of their charioteers and forty thousand of their foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, and he died there.	But they fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred of their charioteers and forty thousand of their foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobak the commander of their army, and he died there.
10:19	When all the kings who were vassals of Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with the Israelites and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore.	When all the kings who were vassals of Hadadezer saw that they had been routed by Israel, they made peace with the Israelites and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore.
11:3	and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, Isnt this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite?	and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.
11:4	Then David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her. She had purified herself from her uncleanness. Then she went back home.	Then David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her. Now she was purifying herself from her monthly uncleanness. Then she went back home.
11:10	When David was told, Uriah did not go home, he asked him, Havent you just come from a distance? Why didnt you go home?	David was told, Uriah did not go home. So he asked Uriah, Havent you just come from a military campaign? Why didnt you go home?
11:11	Uriah said to David, The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my master Joab and my Lords men are camped in the open fields. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and lie with my wife? As surely as you live, I will not do such a thing!	Uriah said to David, The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my commander Joab and my Lords men are camped in the open country. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and make love to my wife? As surely as you live, I will not do such a thing!
11:15	In it he wrote, Put Uriah in the front line where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die.	In it he wrote, Put Uriah out in front where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die.
11:21	Who killed Abimelech son of Jerub Besheth? Didnt a woman throw an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall? If he asks you this, then say to him, Also, your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.	Who killed Abimelek son of Jerub Besheth? Didnt a woman drop an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall? If he asks you this, then say to him, Moreover, your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.
11:23	The messenger said to David, The men overpowered us and came out against us in the open, but we drove them back to the entrance to the city gate.	The messenger said to David, The men overpowered us and came out against us in the open, but we drove them back to the entrance of the city gate.
12:5	David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die!	David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this must die!
12:8	I gave your masters house to you, and your masters wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if all this had been too little, I would have given you even more.	I gave your masters house to you, and your masters wives into your arms. I gave you all Israel and Judah. And if all this had been too little, I would have given you even more.
12:11	This is what the Lord says: Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity upon you. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to one who is close to you, and he will lie with your wives in broad daylight.	This is what the Lord says: Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity on you. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to one who is close to you, and he will sleep with your wives in broad daylight.
12:14	But because by doing this you have made the enemies of the Lord show utter contempt, the son born to you will die.	But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the Lord, the son born to you will die.
12:16	David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and went into his house and spent the nights lying on the ground.	David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and spent the nights lying in sackcloth on the ground.
12:18	On the seventh day the child died. Davids servants were afraid to tell him that the child was dead, for they thought, While the child was still living, we spoke to David but he would not listen to us. How can we tell him the child is dead? He may do something desperate.	On the seventh day the child died. Davids attendants were afraid to tell him that the child was dead, for they thought, While the child was still living, he wouldnt listen to us when we spoke to him. How can we now tell him the child is dead? He may do something desperate.
12:19	David noticed that his servants were whispering among themselves and he realized the child was dead. Is the child dead? he asked. Yes, they replied, he is dead.	David noticed that his attendants were whispering among themselves, and he realized the child was dead. Is the child dead? he asked. Yes, they replied, he is dead.
12:21	His servants asked him, Why are you acting this way? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept, but now that the child is dead, you get up and eat!	His attendants asked him, Why are you acting this way? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept, but now that the child is dead, you get up and eat!
12:23	But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.	But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.
12:24	Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. The Lord loved him;	Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and made love to her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. The Lord loved him;
12:30	He took the crown from the head of their king—its weight was a talent of gold, and it was set with precious stones—and it was placed on Davids head. He took a great quantity of plunder from the city	David took the crown from their kings head, and it was placed on his own head. It weighed a talent of gold, and it was set with precious stones. David took a great quantity of plunder from the city
12:31	and brought out the people who were there, consigning them to labor with saws and with iron picks and axes, and he made them work at brickmaking. He did this to all the Ammonite towns. Then David and his entire army returned to Jerusalem.	and brought out the people who were there, consigning them to labor with saws and with iron picks and axes, and he made them work at brickmaking. David did this to all the Ammonite towns. Then he and his entire army returned to Jerusalem.
13:2	Amnon became frustrated to the point of illness on account of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her.	Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. She was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her.
13:3	Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab son of Shimeah, Davids brother. Jonadab was a very shrewd man.	Now Amnon had an adviser named Jonadab son of Shimeah, Davids brother. Jonadab was a very shrewd man.
13:12	Dont, my brother! she said to him. Dont force me. Such a thing should not be done in Israel! Dont do this wicked thing.	No, my brother! she said to him. Dont force me! Such a thing should not be done in Israel! Dont do this wicked thing.
13:17	He called his personal servant and said, Get this woman out of here and bolt the door after her.	He called his personal servant and said, Get this woman out of my sight and bolt the door after her.
13:18	So his servant put her out and bolted the door after her. She was wearing a richly ornamented robe, for this was the kind of garment the virgin daughters of the king wore.	So his servant put her out and bolted the door after her. She was wearing an ornate robe, for this was the kind of garment the virgin daughters of the king wore.
13:19	Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornamented robe she was wearing. She put her hand on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went.	Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornate robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went.
13:20	Her brother Absalom said to her, Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet now, my sister; he is your brother. Dont take this thing to heart. And Tamar lived in her brother Absaloms house, a desolate woman.	Her brother Absalom said to her, Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he is your brother. Dont take this thing to heart. And Tamar lived in her brother Absaloms house, a desolate woman.
13:22	Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar.	And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar.
13:24	Absalom went to the king and said, Your servant has had shearers come. Will the king and his officials please join me?	Absalom went to the king and said, Your servant has had shearers come. Will the king and his attendants please join me?
13:25	No, my son, the king replied. All of us should not go; we would only be a burden to you. Although Absalom urged him, he still refused to go, but gave him his blessing.	No, my son, the king replied. All of us should not go; we would only be a burden to you. Although Absalom urged him, he still refused to go but gave him his blessing.
13:28	Absalom ordered his men, Listen! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, Strike Amnon down, then kill him. Dont be afraid. Have not I given you this order? Be strong and brave.	Absalom ordered his men, Listen! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, Strike Amnon down, then kill him. Dont be afraid. Havent I given you this order? Be strong and brave.
13:31	The king stood up, tore his clothes and lay down on the ground; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.	The king stood up, tore his clothes and lay down on the ground; and all his attendants stood by with their clothes torn.
13:32	But Jonadab son of Shimeah, Davids brother, said, My Lord should not think that they killed all the princes; only Amnon is dead. This has been Absaloms expressed intention ever since the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar.	But Jonadab son of Shimeah, Davids brother, said, My Lord should not think that they killed all the princes; only Amnon is dead. This has been Absaloms express intention ever since the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar.
13:35	Jonadab said to the king, See, the kings sons are here; it has happened just as your servant said.	Jonadab said to the king, See, the kings sons have come; it has happened just as your servant said.
13:36	As he finished speaking, the kings sons came in, wailing loudly. The king, too, and all his servants wept very bitterly.	As he finished speaking, the kings sons came in, wailing loudly. The king, too, and all his attendants wept very bitterly.
13:37	Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But King David mourned for his son every day.	Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But King David mourned many days for his son.
13:39	And the spirit of the king longed to go to Absalom, for he was consoled concerning Amnons death.	And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he was consoled concerning Amnons death.
14:4	When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell with her face to the ground to pay him honor, and she said, Help me, O king!	When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell with her face to the ground to pay him honor, and she said, Help me, Your Majesty!
14:5	The king asked her, What is troubling you? She said, I am indeed a widow; my husband is dead.	The king asked her, What is troubling you? She said, I am a widow; my husband is dead.
14:9	But the woman from Tekoa said to him, My Lord the king, let the blame rest on me and on my fathers family, and let the king and his throne be without guilt.	But the woman from Tekoa said to him, Let my Lord the king pardon me and my family, and let the king and his throne be without guilt.
14:10	The king replied, If anyone says anything to you, bring him to me, and he will not bother you again.	The king replied, If anyone says anything to you, bring them to me, and they will not bother you again.
14:14	Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so we must die. But God does not take away life; instead, he devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him.	Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so we must die. But that is not what God desires; rather, he devises ways so that a banished person does not remain banished from him.
14:15	And now I have come to say this to my Lord the king because the people have made me afraid. Your servant thought, I will speak to the king; perhaps he will do what his servant asks.	And now I have come to say this to my Lord the king because the people have made me afraid. Your servant thought, I will speak to the king; perhaps he will grant his servants request.
14:16	Perhaps the king will agree to deliver his servant from the hand of the man who is trying to cut off both me and my son from the inheritance God gave us.	Perhaps the king will agree to deliver his servant from the hand of the man who is trying to cut off both me and my son from Gods inheritance.
14:17	And now your servant says, May the word of my Lord the king bring me rest, for my Lord the king is like an angel of God in discerning good and evil. May the Lord your God be with you.	And now your servant says, May the word of my Lord the king secure my inheritance, for my Lord the king is like an angel of God in discerning good and evil. May the Lord your God be with you.
14:18	Then the king said to the woman, Do not keep from me the answer to what I am going to ask you. Let my Lord the king speak, the woman said.	Then the king said to the woman, Dont keep from me the answer to what I am going to ask you. Let my Lord the king speak, the woman said.
14:26	Whenever he cut the hair of his head—he used to cut his hair from time to time when it became too heavy for him—he would weigh it, and its weight was two hundred shekels by the royal standard.	Whenever he cut the hair of his head—he used to cut his hair once a year because it became too heavy for him—he would weigh it, and its weight was two hundred shekels by the royal standard.
14:27	Three sons and a daughter were born to Absalom. The daughters name was Tamar, and she became a beautiful woman.	Three sons and a daughter were born to Absalom. His daughters name was Tamar, and she became a beautiful woman.
14:31	Then Joab did go to Absaloms house and he said to him, Why have your servants set my field on fire?	Then Joab did go to Absaloms house, and he said to him, Why have your servants set my field on fire?
15:4	And Absalom would add, If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that he gets justice.	And Absalom would add, If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that they receive justice.
15:6	Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.	Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the people of Israel.
15:13	A messenger came and told David, The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.	A messenger came and told David, The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.
15:14	Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin upon us and put the city to the sword.	Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.
15:17	So the king set out, with all the people following him, and they halted at a place some distance away.	So the king set out, with all the people following him, and they halted at the edge of the city.
15:20	You came only yesterday. And today shall I make you wander about with us, when I do not know where I am going? Go back, and take your countrymen. May kindness and faithfulness be with you.	You came only yesterday. And today shall I make you wander about with us, when I do not know where I am going? Go back, and take your people with you. May the Lord show you kindness and faithfulness.
15:23	The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people passed by. The king also crossed the Kidron Valley, and all the people moved on toward the desert.	The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people passed by. The king also crossed the Kidron Valley, and all the people moved on toward the wilderness.
15:27	The king also said to Zadok the priest, Arent you a seer? Go back to the city in peace, with your son Ahimaaz and Jonathan son of Abiathar. You and Abiathar take your two sons with you.	The king also said to Zadok the priest, Do you understand? Go back to the city with my blessing. Take your son Ahimaaz with you, and also Abiathars son Jonathan. You and Abiathar return with your two sons.
15:28	I will wait at the fords in the desert until word comes from you to inform me.	I will wait at the fords in the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.
15:31	Now David had been told, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. So David prayed, O Lord, turn Ahithophels counsel into foolishness.	Now David had been told, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. So David prayed, Lord, turn Ahithophels counsel into foolishness.
15:34	But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, I will be your servant, O king; I was your fathers servant in the past, but now I will be your servant, then you can help me by frustrating Ahithophels advice.	But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, Your Majesty, I will be your servant; I was your fathers servant in the past, but now I will be your servant, then you can help me by frustrating Ahithophels advice.
15:37	So Davids friend Hushai arrived at Jerusalem as Absalom was entering the city.	So Hushai, Davids confidant, arrived at Jerusalem as Absalom was entering the city.
16:2	The king asked Ziba, Why have you brought these? Ziba answered, The donkeys are for the kings household to ride on, the bread and fruit are for the men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the desert.	The king asked Ziba, Why have you brought these? Ziba answered, The donkeys are for the kings household to ride on, the bread and fruit are for the men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.
16:3	The king then asked, Where is your masters grandson? Ziba said to him, He is staying in Jerusalem, because he thinks, Today the house of Israel will give me back my grandfathers kingdom.	The king then asked, Where is your masters grandson? Ziba said to him, He is staying in Jerusalem, because he thinks, Today the Israelites will restore to me my grandfathers kingdom.
16:7	As he cursed, Shimei said, Get out, get out, you man of blood, you scoundrel!	As he cursed, Shimei said, Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel!
16:8	The Lord has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has handed the kingdom over to your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a man of blood!	The Lord has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has given the kingdom into the hands of your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!
16:10	But the king said, What do you and I have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the Lord said to him, Curse David, who can ask, Why do you do this?	But the king said, What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the Lord said to him, Curse David, who can ask, Why do you do this?
16:11	David then said to Abishai and all his officials, My son, who is of my own flesh, is trying to take my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the Lord has told him to.	David then said to Abishai and all his officials, My son, my own flesh and blood, is trying to kill me. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the Lord has told him to.
16:12	It may be that the Lord will see my distress and repay me with good for the cursing I am receiving today.	It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.
16:16	Then Hushai the Arkite, Davids friend, went to Absalom and said to him, Long live the king! Long live the king!	Then Hushai the Arkite, Davids confidant, went to Absalom and said to him, Long live the king! Long live the king!
16:17	Absalom asked Hushai, Is this the love you show your friend? Why didnt you go with your friend?	Absalom said to Hushai, So this is the love you show your friend? If hes your friend, why didnt you go with him?
16:21	Ahithophel answered, Lie with your fathers concubines whom he left to take care of the palace. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a stench in your fathers nostrils, and the hands of everyone with you will be strengthened.	Ahithophel answered, Sleep with your fathers concubines whom he left to take care of the palace. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself obnoxious to your father, and the hands of everyone with you will be more resolute.
16:22	So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he lay with his fathers concubines in the sight of all Israel.	So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his fathers concubines in the sight of all Israel.
17:5	But Absalom said, Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say.	But Absalom said, Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well.
17:13	If he withdraws into a city, then all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will drag it down to the valley until not even a piece of it can be found.	If he withdraws into a city, then all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will drag it down to the valley until not so much as a pebble is left.
17:16	Now send a message immediately and tell David, Do not spend the night at the fords in the desert; cross over without fail, or the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.	Now send a message at once and tell David, Do not spend the night at the fords in the wilderness; cross over without fail, or the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.
17:17	Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En Rogel. A servant girl was to go and inform them, and they were to go and tell King David, for they could not risk being seen entering the city.	Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En Rogel. A female servant was to go and inform them, and they were to go and tell King David, for they could not risk being seen entering the city.
17:18	But a young man saw them and told Absalom. So the two of them left quickly and went to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it.	But a young man saw them and told Absalom. So the two of them left at once and went to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it.
17:21	After the men had gone, the two climbed out of the well and went to inform King David. They said to him, Set out and cross the river at once; Ahithophel has advised such and such against you.	After they had gone, the two climbed out of the well and went to inform King David. They said to him, Set out and cross the river at once; Ahithophel has advised such and such against you.
17:25	Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Jether, an Israelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.	Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of Jether, an Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.
17:29	honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows milk for David and his people to eat. For they said, The people have become hungry and tired and thirsty in the desert.	honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows milk for David and his people to eat. For they said, The people have become exhausted and hungry and thirsty in the wilderness.
18:2	David sent the troops out—a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joabs brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. The king told the troops, I myself will surely march out with you.	David sent out his troops, a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joabs brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. The king told the troops, I myself will surely march out with you.
18:4	The king answered, I will do whatever seems best to you. So the king stood beside the gate while all the men marched out in units of hundreds and of thousands.	The king answered, I will do whatever seems best to you. So the king stood beside the gate while all his men marched out in units of hundreds and of thousands.
18:6	The army marched into the field to fight Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.	Davids army marched out of the city to fight Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
18:7	There the army of Israel was defeated by Davids men, and the casualties that day were great—twenty thousand men.	There Israels troops were routed by Davids men, and the casualties that day were great—twenty thousand men.
18:8	The battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the forest claimed more lives that day than the sword.	The battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the forest swallowed up more men that day than the sword.
18:9	Now Absalom happened to meet Davids men. He was riding his mule, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absaloms head got caught in the tree. He was left hanging in midair, while the mule he was riding kept on going.	Now Absalom happened to meet Davids men. He was riding his mule, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absaloms hair got caught in the tree. He was left hanging in midair, while the mule he was riding kept on going.
18:10	When one of the men saw this, he told Joab, I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree.	When one of the men saw what had happened, he told Joab, I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree.
18:12	But the man replied, Even if a thousand shekels were weighed out into my hands, I would not lift my hand against the kings son. In our hearing the king commanded you and Abishai and Ittai, Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.	But the man replied, Even if a thousand shekels were weighed out into my hands, I would not lay a hand on the kings son. In our hearing the king commanded you and Abishai and Ittai, Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.
18:19	Now Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, Let me run and take the news to the king that the Lord has delivered him from the hand of his enemies.	Now Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, Let me run and take the news to the king that the Lord has vindicated him by delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
18:25	The watchman called out to the king and reported it. The king said, If he is alone, he must have good news. And the man came closer and closer.	The watchman called out to the king and reported it. The king said, If he is alone, he must have good news. And the runner came closer and closer.
18:26	Then the watchman saw another man running, and he called down to the gatekeeper, Look, another man running alone! The king said, He must be bringing good news, too.	Then the watchman saw another runner, and he called down to the gatekeeper, Look, another man running alone! The king said, He must be bringing good news, too.
18:28	Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, All is well! He bowed down before the king with his face to the ground and said, Praise be to the Lord your God! He has delivered up the men who lifted their hands against my Lord the king.	Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, All is well! He bowed down before the king with his face to the ground and said, Praise be to the Lord your God! He has delivered up those who lifted their hands against my Lord the king.
18:31	Then the Cushite arrived and said, My Lord the king, hear the good news! The Lord has delivered you today from all who rose up against you.	Then the Cushite arrived and said, My Lord the king, hear the good news! The Lord has vindicated you today by delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.
19:7	Now go out and encourage your men. I swear by the Lord that if you dont go out, not a man will be left with you by nightfall. This will be worse for you than all the calamities that have come upon you from your youth till now.	Now go out and encourage your men. I swear by the Lord that if you dont go out, not a man will be left with you by nightfall. This will be worse for you than all the calamities that have come on you from your youth till now.
19:9	Throughout the tribes of Israel, the people were all arguing with each other, saying, The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies; he is the one who rescued us from the hand of the Philistines. But now he has fled the country because of Absalom;	Throughout the tribes of Israel, all the people were arguing among themselves, saying, The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies; he is the one who rescued us from the hand of the Philistines. But now he has fled the country to escape from Absalom;
19:12	You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to bring back the king?	You are my relatives, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to bring back the king?
19:13	And say to Amasa, Are you not my own flesh and blood? May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab.	And say to Amasa, Are you not my own flesh and blood? May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if you are not the commander of my army for life in place of Joab.
19:14	He won over the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one man. They sent word to the king, Return, you and all your men.	He won over the hearts of the men of Judah so that they were all of one mind. They sent word to the king, Return, you and all your men.
19:20	For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first of the whole house of Joseph to come down and meet my Lord the king.	For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first from the tribes of Joseph to come down and meet my Lord the king.
19:22	David replied, What do you and I have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? This day you have become my adversaries! Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Do I not know that today I am king over Israel?	David replied, What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? What right do you have to interfere? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Dont I know that today I am king over Israel?
19:27	And he has slandered your servant to my Lord the king. My Lord the king is like an angel of God; so do whatever pleases you.	And he has slandered your servant to my Lord the king. My Lord the king is like an angel of God; so do whatever you wish.
19:29	The king said to him, Why say more? I order you and Ziba to divide the fields.	The king said to him, Why say more? I order you and Ziba to divide the land.
19:30	Mephibosheth said to the king, Let him take everything, now that my Lord the king has arrived home safely.	Mephibosheth said to the king, Let him take everything, now that my Lord the king has returned home safely.
19:32	Now Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years of age. He had provided for the king during his stay in Mahanaim, for he was a very wealthy man.	Now Barzillai was very old, eighty years of age. He had provided for the king during his stay in Mahanaim, for he was a very wealthy man.
19:35	I am now eighty years old. Can I tell the difference between what is good and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats and drinks? Can I still hear the voices of men and women singers? Why should your servant be an added burden to my Lord the king?	I am now eighty years old. Can I tell the difference between what is enjoyable and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats and drinks? Can I still hear the voices of male and female singers? Why should your servant be an added burden to my Lord the king?
19:37	Let your servant return, that I may die in my own town near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Kimham. Let him cross over with my Lord the king. Do for him whatever pleases you.	Let your servant return, that I may die in my own town near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Kimham. Let him cross over with my Lord the king. Do for him whatever you wish.
19:38	The king said, Kimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever pleases you. And anything you desire from me I will do for you.	The king said, Kimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever you wish. And anything you desire from me I will do for you.
19:39	So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and gave him his blessing, and Barzillai returned to his home.	So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and bid him farewell, and Barzillai returned to his home.
19:43	Then the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, We have ten shares in the king; and besides, we have a greater claim on David than you have. So why do you treat us with contempt? Were we not the first to speak of bringing back our king? But the men of Judah responded even more harshly than the men of Israel.	Then the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, We have ten shares in the king; so we have a greater claim on David than you have. Why then do you treat us with contempt? Werent we the first to speak of bringing back our king? But the men of Judah pressed their claims even more forcefully than the men of Israel.
20:1	Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He sounded the trumpet and shouted, We have no share in David, no part in Jesses son! Every man to his tent, O Israel!	Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bikri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He sounded the trumpet and shouted, We have no share in David, no part in Jesses son! Every man to his tent, Israel!
20:2	So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bicri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.	So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bikri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.
20:3	When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the palace and put them in a house under guard. He provided for them, but did not lie with them. They were kept in confinement till the day of their death, living as widows.	When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the palace and put them in a house under guard. He provided for them but had no sexual relations with them. They were kept in confinement till the day of their death, living as widows.
20:6	David said to Abishai, Now Sheba son of Bicri will do us more harm than Absalom did. Take your masters men and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and escape from us.	David said to Abishai, Now Sheba son of Bikri will do us more harm than Absalom did. Take your masters men and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and escape from us.
20:7	So Joabs men and the Kerethites and Pelethites and all the mighty warriors went out under the command of Abishai. They marched out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba son of Bicri.	So Joabs men and the Kerethites and Pelethites and all the mighty warriors went out under the command of Abishai. They marched out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba son of Bikri.
20:10	Amasa was not on his guard against the dagger in Joabs hand, and Joab plunged it into his belly, and his intestines spilled out on the ground. Without being stabbed again, Amasa died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bicri.	Amasa was not on his guard against the dagger in Joabs hand, and Joab plunged it into his belly, and his intestines spilled out on the ground. Without being stabbed again, Amasa died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bikri.
20:13	After Amasa had been removed from the road, all the men went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bicri.	After Amasa had been removed from the road, everyone went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bikri.
20:14	Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel Beth Maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him.	Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel Beth Maakah and through the entire region of the Bikrites, who gathered together and followed him.
20:15	All the troops with Joab came and besieged Sheba in Abel Beth Maacah. They built a siege ramp up to the city, and it stood against the outer fortifications. While they were battering the wall to bring it down,	All the troops with Joab came and besieged Sheba in Abel Beth Maakah. They built a siege ramp up to the city, and it stood against the outer fortifications. While they were battering the wall to bring it down,
20:21	That is not the case. A man named Sheba son of Bicri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Hand over this one man, and Ill withdraw from the city. The woman said to Joab, His head will be thrown to you from the wall.	That is not the case. A man named Sheba son of Bikri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Hand over this one man, and Ill withdraw from the city. The woman said to Joab, His head will be thrown to you from the wall.
20:22	Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bicri and threw it to Joab. So he sounded the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.	Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bikri and threw it to Joab. So he sounded the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.
21:3	David asked the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? How shall I make amends so that you will bless the Lords inheritance?	David asked the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? How shall I make atonement so that you will bless the Lords inheritance?
21:6	let seven of his male descendants be given to us to be killed and exposed before the Lord at Gibeah of Saul—the Lords chosen one. So the king said, I will give them to you.	let seven of his male descendants be given to us to be killed and their bodies exposed before the Lord at Gibeah of Saul—the Lords chosen one. So the king said, I will give them to you.
21:9	He handed them over to the Gibeonites, who killed and exposed them on a hill before the Lord. All seven of them fell together; they were put to death during the first days of the harvest, just as the barley harvest was beginning.	He handed them over to the Gibeonites, who killed them and exposed their bodies on a hill before the Lord. All seven of them fell together; they were put to death during the first days of the harvest, just as the barley harvest was beginning.
21:10	Rizpah daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens on the bodies, she did not let the birds of the air touch them by day or the wild animals by night.	Rizpah daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens on the bodies, she did not let the birds touch them by day or the wild animals by night.
21:12	he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the citizens of Jabesh Gilead. They had taken them secretly from the public square at Beth Shan, where the Philistines had hung them after they struck Saul down on Gilboa.	he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the citizens of Jabesh Gilead. They had stolen their bodies from the public square at Beth Shan, where the Philistines had hung them after they struck Saul down on Gilboa.
21:18	In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.	In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.
21:19	In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jaare Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weavers rod.	In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weavers rod.
22:3	my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent men you save me.	my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me.
22:4	I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.	I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.
22:12	He made darkness his canopy around him—the dark rain clouds of the sky.	He made darkness his canopy around him— the dark rain clouds of the sky.
22:15	He shot arrows and scattered the enemies, bolts of lightning and routed them.	He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.
22:22	For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not done evil by turning from my God.	For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I am not guilty of turning from my God.
22:27	to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd.	to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd.
22:29	You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light.	You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.
22:31	As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.	As for God, his way is perfect: The Lords word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
22:33	It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.	It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
22:34	He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights.	He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.
22:36	You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great.	You make your saving help my shield; your help has made me great.
22:37	You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn.	You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.
22:40	You armed me with strength for battle; you made my adversaries bow at my feet.	You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.
22:42	They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the Lord, but he did not answer.	They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the Lord, but he did not answer.
22:44	You have delivered me from the attacks of my people; you have preserved me as the head of nations. People I did not know are subject to me,	You have delivered me from the attacks of the peoples; you have preserved me as the head of nations. People I did not know now serve me,
22:45	and foreigners come cringing to me; as soon as they hear me, they obey me.	foreigners cower before me; as soon as they hear of me, they obey me.
22:47	The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!	The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!
22:49	who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from violent men you rescued me.	who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me.
22:50	Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing praises to your name.	Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.
23:1	These are the last words of David: The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man exalted by the Most High, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, Israels singer of songs:	These are the last words of David: The inspired utterance of David son of Jesse, the utterance of the man exalted by the Most High, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, the hero of Israels songs:
23:3	The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God,	The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God,
23:4	he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth.	he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.
23:5	Is not my house right with God? Has he not made with me an everlasting covenant, arranged and secured in every part? Will he not bring to fruition my salvation and grant me my every desire?	If my house were not right with God, surely he would not have made with me an everlasting covenant, arranged and secured in every part; surely he would not bring to fruition my salvation and grant me my every desire.
23:8	These are the names of Davids mighty men: Josheb Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter.	These are the names of Davids mighty warriors: Josheb Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter.
23:9	Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he was with David when they taunted the Philistines gathered at Pas Dammim for battle. Then the men of Israel retreated,	Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty warriors, he was with David when they taunted the Philistines gathered at Pas Dammim for battle. Then the Israelites retreated,
23:10	but he stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day. The troops returned to Eleazar, but only to strip the dead.	but Eleazar stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day. The troops returned to Eleazar, but only to strip the dead.
23:13	During harvest time, three of the thirty chief men came down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.	During harvest time, three of the thirty chief warriors came down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.
23:16	So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the Lord.	So the three mighty warriors broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the Lord.
23:17	Far be it from me, O Lord, to do this! he said. Is it not the blood of men who went at the risk of their lives? And David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.	Far be it from me, Lord, to do this! he said. Is it not the blood of men who went at the risk of their lives? And David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors.
23:20	Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moabs best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.	Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moabs two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.
23:22	Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty men.	Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty warriors.
23:27	Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,	Abiezer from Anathoth, Sibbekai the Hushathite,
23:34	Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,	Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maakathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
24:10	David was conscience stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the Lord, I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O Lord, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.	David was conscience stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the Lord, I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, Lord, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.
24:13	So Gad went to David and said to him, Shall there come upon you three years of famine in your land? Or three months of fleeing from your enemies while they pursue you? Or three days of plague in your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should answer the one who sent me.	So Gad went to David and said to him, Shall there come on you three years of famine in your land? Or three months of fleeing from your enemies while they pursue you? Or three days of plague in your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should answer the one who sent me.
24:14	David said to Gad, I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.	David said to Gad, I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.
24:16	When the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the Lord was grieved because of the calamity and said to the angel who was afflicting the people, Enough! Withdraw your hand. The angel of the Lord was then at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.	When the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the Lord relented concerning the disaster and said to the angel who was afflicting the people, Enough! Withdraw your hand. The angel of the Lord was then at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.
24:17	When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, I am the one who has sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall upon me and my family.	When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall on me and my family.
24:20	When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.	When Araunah looked and saw the king and his officials coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.
24:22	Araunah said to David, Let my Lord the king take whatever pleases him and offer it up. Here are oxen for the burnt offering, and here are threshing sledges and ox yokes for the wood.	Araunah said to David, Let my Lord the king take whatever he wishes and offer it up. Here are oxen for the burnt offering, and here are threshing sledges and ox yokes for the wood.
24:23	O king, Araunah gives all this to the king. Araunah also said to him, May the Lord your God accept you.	Your Majesty, Araunah gives all this to the king. Araunah also said to him, May the Lord your God accept you.
24:25	David built an altar to the Lord there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then the Lord answered prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped.	David built an altar to the Lord there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then the Lord answered his prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped.