And the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I say, Thou and Ziba divide the land.
The king replied, “Why say any more? I hereby declare that you and Ziba are to divide the land.”
And the king saith to him, `Why dost thou speak any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba--share ye the field.'
And the king said to him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land.
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