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¹ And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 17:16 · 1 Samuel 8:11 · 2 Samuel 12:11 · 1 Kings 1:5 · 1 Kings 1:33 · 1 Kings 10:26 · Psalms 20:7 · Proverbs 11:2 · Proverbs 16:18 · Proverbs 17:19 · Jeremiah 22:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass after this H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
that Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
prepared H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
him chariots H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
and horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
and fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
to run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…

² And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that, when any man had a suit which should come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 18:14 · Exodus 18:16 · Exodus 18:26 · Deuteronomy 17:8 · Ruth 4:1 · 2 Samuel 19:8 · 1 Kings 3:16 · 2 Chronicles 10:7 · Job 24:14 · Proverbs 4:16 · Daniel 11:21 · Matthew 27:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
rose up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
beside H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
that when any man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
that had a controversy H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
for judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
then Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
unto him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Of what H335 (אַי) — where? hence how?
city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
thou? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
of the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

³ And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 20:12 · Exodus 21:17 · Numbers 16:3 · Numbers 16:13 · 2 Samuel 8:15 · Psalms 12:2 · Proverbs 12:2 · Proverbs 30:11 · Proverbs 30:17 · Daniel 11:21 · Matthew 15:4 · Acts 23:5 · 1 Peter 2:17 · 2 Peter 2:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
thy matters H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
and right H5228 (נָכֹחַ) — straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity
of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
to hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

⁴ Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 9:1 · Judges 9:29 · Proverbs 25:6 · Proverbs 27:2 · Luke 14:8 · 2 Peter 2:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
moreover, Oh that I were made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
that every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
which hath any suit H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
or cause H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
might come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto me, and I would do him justice H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

⁵ And it was so, that, when any man came nigh to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 14:33 · Psalms 10:9 · Psalms 55:21 · Proverbs 26:25

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

that when any man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
came nigh H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
to do him obeisance H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
he put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
and took H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
him, and kissed H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons

⁶ And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 11:9 · Ecclesiastes 4:15 · Daniel 11:21 · Romans 16:18 · 2 Peter 2:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And on this manner H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
to all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
that came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
for judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
so Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
stole H1589 (גָּנַב) — to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive
the hearts H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
of the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

⁷ And it came to pass at the end of forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto Jehovah, in Hebron.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 16:1 · 1 Samuel 16:13 · 2 Samuel 13:24 · 2 Samuel 13:38 · Proverbs 21:27 · Isaiah 58:4 · Matthew 2:8 · Matthew 23:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass after H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
forty H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
that Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
I pray thee, let me go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
and pay H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
my vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
which I have vowed H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites

⁸ For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If Jehovah shall indeed bring me again to Jerusalem, then I will serve Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 28:20 · Genesis 28:21 · Joshua 24:15 · 1 Samuel 1:11 · 1 Samuel 16:2 · 2 Samuel 13:37 · 2 Samuel 13:38 · 2 Samuel 14:23 · 2 Samuel 14:32 · Psalms 56:12 · Ecclesiastes 5:4 · Isaiah 28:15 · Jeremiah 9:3 · Jeremiah 42:20

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
vowed H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
a vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
while I abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
at Geshur H1650 (גְּשׁוּר) — Geshur, a district of Syria
in Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
If Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
shall bring me again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
indeed to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
then I will serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

⁹ And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 10:36 · 1 Samuel 1:17 · 1 Samuel 25:35

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
So he arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites

¹⁰ But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom is king in Hebron.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 2:1 · 2 Samuel 2:11 · 2 Samuel 3:2 · 2 Samuel 5:5 · 2 Samuel 13:28 · 2 Samuel 14:30 · 2 Samuel 19:10 · 1 Kings 1:11 · 1 Kings 1:34 · 2 Kings 9:13 · 1 Chronicles 11:3 · 1 Chronicles 12:23 · 1 Chronicles 12:38 · Job 20:5 · Psalms 73:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
throughout all the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
As soon as ye hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
the sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
of the trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
then ye shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
reigneth H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites

¹¹ And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 20:5 · 1 Samuel 9:13 · 1 Samuel 16:3 · 1 Samuel 22:15 · Proverbs 14:15 · Proverbs 22:3 · Matthew 10:16 · Romans 16:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And with Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
out of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
and they went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
in their simplicity H8537 (תֹּם) — completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence
and they knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
not any thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

¹² And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 23:1 · Numbers 23:14 · Numbers 23:30 · Joshua 15:51 · 2 Samuel 15:31 · 2 Samuel 16:20 · 2 Samuel 16:23 · 2 Samuel 17:14 · 2 Samuel 17:23 · 2 Samuel 23:34 · 1 Kings 21:9 · 1 Kings 21:12 · 1 Chronicles 27:33 · Psalms 3:1 · Psalms 41:9 · Psalms 41:10 · Psalms 43:1 · Psalms 50:16 · Psalms 55:12 · Proverbs 15:8 · Proverbs 21:27 · Isaiah 1:10 · Jeremiah 6:20 · Micah 7:5 · Titus 1:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
for Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite
the Gilonite H1526 (גִּילֹנִי) — a Gilonite or inhabitant of Giloh
David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
counsellor H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
from his city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
from Giloh H1542 (גִּלֹה) — Giloh, a place in Palestine
while he offered H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
And the conspiracy H7195 (קֶשֶׁר) — an (unlawful) alliance
was strong H533 (אַמִּיץ) — strong or (abstractly) strength
for the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
increased H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
continually H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
with Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite

¹³ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 9:3 · 2 Samuel 3:36 · 2 Samuel 15:6 · Psalms 62:9 · Matthew 21:9 · Matthew 27:22

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And there came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
a messenger H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
The hearts H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
of the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
are after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite

¹⁴ And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 12:11 · 2 Samuel 19:9 · 2 Samuel 19:10 · 2 Samuel 23:16 · Psalms 3:1 · Psalms 51:18 · Psalms 55:3 · Psalms 55:7 · Psalms 137:5 · Matthew 11:12 · Luke 10:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
with him at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and let us flee H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
escape H6413 (פְּלֵיטָה) — deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
from H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
make speed H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
to depart H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
lest he overtake H5381 (נָשַׂג) — to reach (literally or figuratively)
us suddenly H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
and bring H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
upon us, and smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
with the edge H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
of the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

¹⁵ And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall choose.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 14:7 · 2 Samuel 9:11 · Proverbs 18:24 · Luke 22:28

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
Behold, thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
whatsoever my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
shall appoint H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

¹⁶ And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, that were concubines, to keep the house.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 4:10 · 1 Samuel 25:27 · 1 Samuel 25:42 · 2 Samuel 12:2 · 2 Samuel 12:11 · 2 Samuel 16:21 · 2 Samuel 19:10 · 2 Samuel 20:3 · Psalms 3:1 · Romans 12:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
and all his household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
after H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
him. And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
concubines H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
to keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

¹⁷ And the king went forth, and all the people after him; and they tarried in Beth-merhak.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Psalms 3:1 · Psalms 66:12 · Ecclesiastes 10:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
after H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
him, and tarried H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
in a place H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
that was far off H1023 (בֵּית הַמֶּרְחָק) — Beth-ham-Merchak, a place in Palestine
that was far off H4801 (מֶרְחָק) — remoteness, i.e. (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar

¹⁸ And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men that came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 27:3 · 1 Samuel 27:4 · 1 Samuel 30:14 · 2 Samuel 6:10 · 2 Samuel 8:18 · 2 Samuel 15:19 · 2 Samuel 18:2 · 2 Samuel 20:7 · 2 Samuel 20:23 · 1 Kings 1:38 · 1 Chronicles 18:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
passed on H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
beside H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
him; and all the Cherethites H3774 (כְּרֵתִי) — a Kerethite or life-guardsman
and all the Pelethites H6432 (פְּלֵתִי) — a courier (collectively) or official messenger
and all the Gittites H1663 (גִּתִּי) — a Gittite or inhabitant of Gath
six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
which came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
after H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
him from Gath H1661 (גַּת) — Gath, a Philistine city
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

¹⁹ Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return, and abide with the king: for thou art a foreigner, and also an exile; return to thine own place.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ruth 1:11 · Ruth 1:15 · 2 Samuel 18:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
to Ittai H863 (אִתַּי) — Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite
the Gittite H1663 (גִּתִּי) — a Gittite or inhabitant of Gath
Wherefore goest H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
thou also with us? return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
to thy place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
and abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
with the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
a stranger H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
and also an exile H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

²⁰ Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us, seeing I go whither I may? return thou, and take back thy brethren; mercy and truth be with thee.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 23:13 · 2 Samuel 2:5 · 2 Samuel 2:6 · Psalms 25:10 · Psalms 56:8 · Psalms 57:3 · Psalms 59:15 · Psalms 61:7 · Psalms 61:8 · Psalms 85:10 · Psalms 89:14 · Proverbs 14:22 · Amos 8:12 · 2 Timothy 1:16 · Hebrews 11:37

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Whereas thou camest H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
yesterday H8543 (תְּמוֹל) — properly, ago, i.e. a (short or long) time since; especially yesterday, or day before yesterday
should I this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
make thee go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
up and down H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
with us? seeing I go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
whither I may, return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
thou, and take back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
thy brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
and truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

²¹ And Ittai answered the king, and said, As Jehovah liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether for death or for life, even there also will thy servant be.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ruth 1:16 · 1 Samuel 20:3 · 1 Samuel 25:26 · 2 Kings 2:2 · 2 Kings 2:4 · 2 Kings 2:6 · 2 Kings 4:30 · Proverbs 17:17 · Proverbs 18:24 · Matthew 8:19 · Acts 11:23 · Acts 21:13 · 2 Corinthians 7:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Ittai H863 (אִתַּי) — Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite
answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
liveth H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
surely in what place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
shall be, whether in death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
or life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
even there also will thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant

²² And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to Ittai H863 (אִתַּי) — Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite
Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
and pass over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
And Ittai H863 (אִתַּי) — Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite
the Gittite H1663 (גִּתִּי) — a Gittite or inhabitant of Gath
passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
and all his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
and all the little ones H2945 (טַף) — a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

²³ And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 16:2 · 1 Kings 2:37 · 1 Kings 15:13 · 2 Chronicles 29:16 · Matthew 3:1 · Matthew 3:3 · Luke 1:80 · Romans 12:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And all the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
with a loud H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
also himself passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
the brook H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
Kidron H6939 (קִדְרוֹן) — Kidron, a brook near Jerusalem
toward H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
of the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)

²⁴ And, lo, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 4:15 · Numbers 7:9 · Joshua 3:3 · Joshua 3:6 · Joshua 3:15 · Joshua 4:16 · Joshua 6:4 · Joshua 6:6 · 1 Samuel 4:3 · 1 Samuel 4:11 · 1 Samuel 22:20 · 2 Samuel 6:13 · 2 Samuel 8:17 · 2 Samuel 15:27 · 2 Samuel 15:35 · 2 Samuel 20:25 · 1 Kings 1:8 · 1 Kings 2:26 · 1 Kings 2:35 · 1 Kings 4:2 · 1 Chronicles 6:8 · 1 Chronicles 15:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And lo Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
also, and all the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
with him, bearing H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
of the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
and they set down H3332 (יָצַק) — properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
and Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
until all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
had done H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
passing H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
out of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

²⁵ And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favor in the eyes of Jehovah, he will bring me again, and show me both it, and his habitation:

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 15:13 · Exodus 33:12 · Exodus 33:13 · 1 Samuel 4:3 · 2 Samuel 6:17 · 2 Samuel 7:2 · 2 Samuel 12:10 · Psalms 26:8 · Psalms 27:4 · Psalms 42:1 · Psalms 43:3 · Psalms 63:1 · Psalms 84:1 · Psalms 84:3 · Psalms 84:10 · Psalms 122:1 · Psalms 122:9 · Isaiah 38:22 · Jeremiah 7:4 · Jeremiah 25:30

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
Carry back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
if I shall find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
favour H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
he will bring me again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
and shew H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
it, and his habitation H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…

²⁶ but if he say thus, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 14:8 · Joshua 9:25 · Judges 10:15 · 1 Samuel 3:18 · 2 Samuel 10:12 · 2 Samuel 19:28 · 2 Samuel 22:20 · 1 Kings 10:9 · 2 Chronicles 9:8 · Job 1:20 · Psalms 39:9 · Isaiah 42:1 · Isaiah 62:4 · Jeremiah 22:28 · Jeremiah 32:41 · Matthew 1:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But if he thus say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
I have no delight H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
I, let him do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
to me as seemeth H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…

²⁷ The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art thou not a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 9:9 · 2 Samuel 15:34 · 2 Samuel 15:36 · 2 Samuel 17:17 · 2 Samuel 18:19 · 2 Samuel 24:11 · 1 Kings 1:42 · 1 Kings 4:15 · 1 Chronicles 25:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

The king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
also unto Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
thou a seer H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
and your two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
with you, Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three Israelites
thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
and Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite

²⁸ See, I will tarry at the fords of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 15:23 · 2 Samuel 16:2 · 2 Samuel 17:1 · 2 Samuel 17:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
I will tarry H4102 (מָהַהּ) — properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant
in the plain H5679 (עֲבָרָה) — a crossing-place
in the plain H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
of the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
until there come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
from you to certify H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…

²⁹ Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they abode there.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 19:11

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
therefore and Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
carried H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
and they tarried H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

³⁰ And David went up by the ascent of the mount of Olives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered, and went barefoot: and all the people that were with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 19:4 · 2 Samuel 19:5 · Esther 6:12 · Psalms 42:3 · Psalms 43:5 · Psalms 126:5 · Isaiah 20:2 · Jeremiah 14:3 · Zechariah 14:4 · Matthew 5:4 · Luke 19:29 · Luke 19:37 · Luke 19:41 · Luke 21:37 · Luke 22:39 · Acts 1:12 · Romans 12:15 · 1 Corinthians 12:26

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
by the ascent H4608 (מַעֲלֶה) — an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority
Olivet H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
as he went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
and had his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
covered H2645 (חָפָה) — to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect
and he went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
barefoot H3182 (יָחֵף) — unsandalled
and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
with him covered H2645 (חָפָה) — to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect
every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
and they went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
weeping H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
as they went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

³¹ And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Jehovah, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 15:12 · 2 Samuel 16:23 · 2 Samuel 17:5 · 2 Samuel 17:7 · 2 Samuel 17:14 · 2 Samuel 17:23 · Job 5:12 · Job 12:16 · Psalms 3:1 · Psalms 41:9 · Psalms 55:10 · Psalms 55:12 · Psalms 55:14 · Psalms 109:3 · Isaiah 19:3 · Isaiah 19:11 · Jeremiah 8:8 · Matthew 26:14 · 1 Corinthians 1:20 · 1 Corinthians 3:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite
among the conspirators H7194 (קָשַׁר) — to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
with Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
I pray thee, turn the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
of Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite
into foolishness H5528 (סָכַל) — to be silly

³² And it came to pass, that, when David was come to the top of the ascent, where God was worshipped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 16:2 · 2 Samuel 1:2 · 2 Samuel 13:19 · 2 Samuel 15:30 · 2 Samuel 16:15 · 2 Samuel 16:16 · 2 Samuel 17:5 · 1 Kings 4:16 · 1 Kings 8:44 · 1 Kings 11:7 · 1 Chronicles 27:33 · Job 1:20 · Psalms 3:3 · Psalms 3:7 · Psalms 4:1 · Psalms 50:15 · Psalms 91:15 · Luke 19:29

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
where he worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
behold, Hushai H2365 (חוּשַׁי) — Chushai, an Israelite
the Archite H757 (אַרְכִּי) — an Arkite or native of Erek
came to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
him with his coat H3801 (כְּתֹנֶת) — a shirt
rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
and earth H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
upon his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

³³ And David said unto him, If thou passest on with me, then thou wilt be a burden unto me:

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 19:35

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Unto whom David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
If thou passest on H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
with me, then thou shalt be a burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

³⁴ but if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father’s servant in time past, so will I now be thy servant; then wilt thou defeat for me the counsel of Ahithophel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 8:2 · 2 Samuel 15:20 · 2 Samuel 16:16 · 2 Samuel 16:19 · 2 Samuel 17:5 · 2 Samuel 17:7 · Matthew 10:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But if thou return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
to the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
I will be thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
hitherto H227 (אָז) — at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
then mayest thou for me defeat H6565 (פָּרַר) — to break up (usually figuratively), i.e. to violate, frustrate
the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
of Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite

³⁵ And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king’s house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 17:15 · 2 Samuel 17:16 · 2 Samuel 17:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

not there with thee Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
and Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
what thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
soever thou shalt hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
out of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
thou shalt tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
to Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites

³⁶ Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar’s son; and by them ye shall send unto me everything that ye shall hear.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 15:27 · 2 Samuel 17:17 · 2 Samuel 18:19 · 1 Kings 1:42

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

there with them their two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three Israelites
Zadok’s H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
and Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
Abiathar’s H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
and by them H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
ye shall send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
unto me every thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
that ye can hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

³⁷ So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 16:2 · 2 Samuel 16:15 · 2 Samuel 16:16 · 2 Samuel 17:5 · 1 Kings 4:5 · 1 Chronicles 27:33

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So Hushai H2365 (חוּשַׁי) — Chushai, an Israelite
David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
friend H7463 (רֵעֶה) — a (male) companion
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
and Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
into Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine