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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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of 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, and now, why are ye silent--to bring back the king?'
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle; and now why are ye silent as to bringing the king back?
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign