1 And when David was a little past the top of the ascent, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and a hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was a little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- past H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- behold, Ziba H6717 (צִיבָא) — Tsiba, an Israelite
- the servant H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- of Mephibosheth H4648 (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת) — Mephibosheth, the name of two Israelites
- met H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- him, with a couple H6776 (צֶמֶד) — a yoke or team (i.e. pair); hence, an acre (i.e. day's task for a yoke of cattle to plough)
- of donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- saddled H2280 (חָבַשׁ) — to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
- and upon them two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- bunches of raisins H6778 (צַמּוּק) — a cake of dried grapes
- of summer fruits H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- and a skin H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- of wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
2 And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses are for the king’s household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as are faint in the wilderness may drink.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Ziba H6717 (צִיבָא) — Tsiba, an Israelite
- What meanest thou by these? And Ziba H6717 (צִיבָא) — Tsiba, an Israelite
- The donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- for the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to ride on H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- and the bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and summer fruit H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- for the young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and the wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- that such as be faint H3287 (יָעֵף) — fatigued; figuratively, exhausted
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- may drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
3 And the king said, And where is thy master’s son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem; for he said, To-day will the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thy master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- 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 Ziba H6717 (צִיבָא) — Tsiba, an Israelite
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Behold, he abideth 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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- for he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- To 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…
- shall the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- restore 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…
- me the kingdom H4468 (מַמְלָכוּת)
- of my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
4 Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine is all that pertaineth unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I do obeisance; let me find favor in thy sight, my lord, O king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- to Ziba H6717 (צִיבָא) — Tsiba, an Israelite
- unto Mephibosheth H4648 (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת) — Mephibosheth, the name of two Israelites
- And Ziba H6717 (צִיבָא) — Tsiba, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I humbly H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- I may 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
- grace H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- in thy sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
5 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out thence a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera; he came out, and cursed still as he came.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Bahurim H980 (בַּחֻרִים) — Bachurim, a place in Palestine
- behold, thence came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- a 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)
- of the family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty 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 Gera H1617 (גֵּרָא) — Gera, the name of six Israelites
- he came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and cursed H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- still as he came H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
6 And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he cast H5619 (סָקַל) — properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary (as if a delapidation)
- stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- at David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and at all the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- 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
- and all the mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- on his right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- and on his left H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
7 And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Begone, begone, thou man of blood, and base fellow:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thus said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
- when he cursed H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- Come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- thou bloody H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- 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)
- and thou 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)
- of Belial H1100 (בְּלִיַּעַל) — without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness
8 Jehovah hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and Jehovah hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son; and, behold, thou art taken in thine own mischief, because thou art a man of blood.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath returned 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…
- upon thee all the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- in whose stead thou hast reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the kingdom H4410 (מְלוּכָה) — something ruled, i.e. a realm
- into the 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…
- of Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- 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,…
- in thy mischief H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- a bloody H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- 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)
9 Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- 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 Zeruiah H6870 (צְרוּיָה) — Tserujah, an Israelitess
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Why should this dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- dog H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
- curse H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- let me go over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- I pray thee, and take off H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
10 And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because Jehovah hath said unto him, Curse David; who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- What have I to do with you, ye 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,…
- of Zeruiah H6870 (צְרוּיָה) — Tserujah, an Israelitess
- so let him curse H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Curse H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Who shall then say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Wherefore hast thou done so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
11 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, who came forth from my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more may this Benjamite now do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for Jehovah hath bidden 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 Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- and to all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Behold, my 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,…
- which came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of my bowels H4578 (מֵעֶה) — used only in plural the intestines, or (collectively) the abdomen, figuratively, sympathy; by implication, a vest; by extension the stomach, the uterus (or of m…
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- my life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- Benjamite H1145 (בֶּן־יְמִינִי) — a Benjaminite, or descendent of Benjamin
- let him alone H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- and let him curse H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath bidden H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
12 It may be that Jehovah will look on the wrong done unto me, and that Jehovah will requite me good for his cursing of me this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- It may be that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will look H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- on mine affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- on mine affliction H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will requite 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…
- me 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…
- for his cursing H7045 (קְלָלָה) — vilification
- 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…
13 So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hill-side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
- went along H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- on the hill’s H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- side H6763 (צֵלָע) — a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e. leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an object or the s…
- over against H5980 (עֻמָּה) — conjunction, i.e. society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with
- him, and cursed H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- as he went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and threw H5619 (סָקַל) — properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary (as if a delapidation)
- stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- at H5980 (עֻמָּה) — conjunction, i.e. society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with
- him, and cast H6080 (עָפַר) — to be dust
- dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
14 And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary; and he refreshed himself there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- 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, came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- weary H5889 (עָיֵף) — languid
- and refreshed H5314 (נָפַשׁ) — to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon , i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air)
15 And Absalom, and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- 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
- 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
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite
16 And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, Long live the king, Long live the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when Hushai H2365 (חוּשַׁי) — Chushai, an Israelite
- the Archite H757 (אַרְכִּי) — an Arkite or native of Erek
- David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- friend H7463 (רֵעֶה) — a (male) companion
- was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- that Hushai H2365 (חוּשַׁי) — Chushai, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God save H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
17 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?Cross references & Strong's
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)
- to Hushai H2365 (חוּשַׁי) — Chushai, an Israelite
- this thy kindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- to thy friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- why wentest H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- thou not with thy friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
18 And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom Jehovah, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him will I abide.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hushai H2365 (חוּשַׁי) — Chushai, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- Nay; but whom Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and all 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
- choose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- his will I be, and with him will I 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
19 And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And again H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- whom should I serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- in the presence 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…
- of his 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,…
- as I have served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- in thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- presence 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…
- so will I be in thy presence 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…
20 Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give your counsel what we shall do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- to Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite
- Give H3051 (יָהַב) — to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
- counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- among you what we shall do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
21 And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father’s concubines, that he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel will hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then will the hands of all that are with thee be strong.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- Go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- concubines H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
- which he hath left H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- 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.)
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that thou art abhorred H887 (בָּאַשׁ) — to smell bad; figuratively, to be offensive morally
- of thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- then shall the hands 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…
- with thee be strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
22 So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they spread H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- a tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- upon the top of the house H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
- and Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- concubines H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
23 And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- of Ahithophel H302 (אֲחִיתֹפֶל) — Achithophel, an Israelite
- which he counselled H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- in those days 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…
- as if a 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)
- had enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- at the oracle H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- 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…
- all the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- both with David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and with Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite