1 And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- 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, and set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
2 And David sent forth the people, a third part under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- sent forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- a third part H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- of 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
- under 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 Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- and a third part H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- of 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
- Joab’s H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- of 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
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto 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
- I will surely H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- with you myself H589 (אֲנִי) — I
3 But the people said, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but thou art worth ten thousand of us; therefore now it is better that thou be ready to succor us out of the city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But 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
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thou shalt not go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- for if we flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- away H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- they will not care H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- they will not care H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- for us; neither if half H2677 (חֵצִי) — the half or middle
- of us die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- will they care H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- will they care H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- worth H3644 (כְּמוֹ) — as, thus, so
- ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- better 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…
- that thou succour H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- us 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)
4 And the king said unto them, What seemeth you best I will do. And the king stood by the gate-side, and all the people went out by hundreds and by thousands.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 them, What seemeth H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- you best H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- I will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- side 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 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
- came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- by hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and by thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
5 And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- and Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- and Ittai H863 (אִתַּי) — Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- gently H328 (אַט) — (as a noun) a necromancer (from their soft incantations), (as an adverb) gently
- for my sake with the young man 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…
- with 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
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- when the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- gave all the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- charge H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- concerning H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
6 So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So 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
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- into the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- against H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- was in the wood H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
7 And the people of Israel were smitten there before the servants of David, and there was a great slaughter there that day of twenty thousand men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Where 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
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- were slain H5062 (נָגַף) — to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
- 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 servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and there was there a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- slaughter H4046 (מַגֵּפָה) — a pestilence; by analogy, defeat
- that 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…
- of twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
8 For the battle was there spread over the face of all the country; and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- was there scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- over the face 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 all the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and the wood H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
- devoured H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- more H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that 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…
- than the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
9 And Absalom chanced to meet the servants of David. And Absalom was riding upon his mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between heaven and earth; and the mule that was under him went on.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
- met H7122 (קָרָא) — to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner
- the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- the servants 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 David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- rode H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon a mule H6505 (פֶּרֶד) — a mule (perhaps from his lonely habits)
- and the mule H6505 (פֶּרֶד) — a mule (perhaps from his lonely habits)
- went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- under the thick boughs H7730 (שׂוֹבֶךְ) — a thicket, i.e. interlaced branches
- of a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- oak H424 (אֵלָה) — an oak or other strong tree
- and his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- caught hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- of the oak H424 (אֵלָה) — an oak or other strong tree
- and he was taken up H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- between the heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- under him went away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
10 And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And a certain H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- 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)
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and 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…
- Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- hanged H8518 (תָּלָה) — to suspend (especially to gibbet)
- in an oak H424 (אֵלָה) — an oak or other strong tree
11 And Joab said unto the man that told him, And, behold, thou sawest it, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten pieces of silver, and a girdle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the 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 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…
- him, And, behold, thou sawest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and why didst thou not smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him there to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and I would have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- girdle H2290 (חֲגוֹר) — a belt (for the waist)
12 And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand pieces of silver in my hand, yet would I not put forth my hand against the king’s son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the 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)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- Though H3863 (לוּא) — a conditional particle; if; by implication (interj. as a wish) would that!
- I should receive H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- in mine hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- would I not put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- mine 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…
- against the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- 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,…
- for in our hearing H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- charged H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- thee and Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- and Ittai H863 (אִתַּי) — Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Beware H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the young man 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…
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
13 Otherwise if I had dealt falsely against his life (and there is no matter hid from the king), then thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Otherwise H176 (אוֹ) — desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
- I should have wrought H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- falsehood H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- against mine own 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)
- for there is no matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- hid H3582 (כָּחַד) — to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy
- from the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and thou thyself wouldest have set H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
14 Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- I may not tarry H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- thus with thee 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…
- And he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- darts H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- in his hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- and thrust H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- them through the heart 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 Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- yet alive 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),…
- in the midst of the oak H424 (אֵלָה) — an oak or other strong tree
15 And ten young men that bare Joab’s armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- 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…
- that bare H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- Joab’s H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- armour H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- compassed about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- and slew H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
16 And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- blew H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- the trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
- and 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
- 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…
- from pursuing H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- for Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- held back H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- 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
17 And they took Absalom, and cast him into the great pit in the forest, and raised over him a very great heap of stones: and all Israel fled every one to his tent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- and cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- him into a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- pit H6354 (פַּחַת) — a pit, especially for catching animals
- in the wood H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
- and laid H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- heap H1530 (גַּל) — something rolled, i.e. a heap of stone or dung (plural ruins), by analogy, a spring of water (plural waves)
- of stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- upon him: and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- every one 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 his tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
18 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself the pillar, which is in the king’s dale; for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name; and it is called Absalom’s monument, unto this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- in his lifetime 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),…
- had taken H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- and reared up H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- for himself a pillar H4678 (מַצֶּבֶת) — something stationary, i.e. a monumental stone; also the stock of a tree
- in the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- dale H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- for he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have no 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,…
- to keep my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- in remembrance H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- and he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the pillar H4678 (מַצֶּבֶת) — something stationary, i.e. a monumental stone; also the stock of a tree
- after his own name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- and it is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto 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…
- Absalom’s H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- place 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…
19 Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that Jehovah hath avenged him of his enemies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three 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 Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- Let me now run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and bear H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- tidings H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
- how that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath avenged 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…
- him of his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- him of his enemies 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…
20 And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not be the bearer of tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day; but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king’s son is dead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thou 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)
- shalt not bear tidings H1309 (בְּשׂוֹרָה) — glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news
- 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…
- but thou shalt bear tidings H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
- another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- 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…
- but 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…
- thou shalt bear no tidings H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
- because the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- 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,…
- is dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
21 Then said Joab to the Cushite, Go, tell the king what thou hast seen. And the Cushite bowed himself unto Joab, and ran.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- to Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- 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…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- what thou hast seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- And Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
- bowed H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- himself unto Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- and ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
22 Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But come what may, let me, I pray thee, also run after the Cushite. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou wilt have no reward for the tidings?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three 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 Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- yet again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- to Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- But howsoever H4100 (מָה) — properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even rela…
- let me, I pray thee, also run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
- And Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Wherefore wilt thou run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- 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,…
- seeing that thou hast no tidings H1309 (בְּשׂוֹרָה) — glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news
- ready 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
23 But come what may, said he, I will run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the Plain, and outran the Cushite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- let me run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- Then Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three Israelites
- ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the plain H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- and overran H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
24 Now David was sitting between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof of the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, a man running alone.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- between the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and the watchman H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- went up H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to the roof H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
- over the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- unto the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- and lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and behold 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)
- running H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
25 And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the watchman H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- and 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…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- tidings H1309 (בְּשׂוֹרָה) — glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news
- in his mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- And he came H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- apace H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and drew near H7131 (קָרֵב) — near
26 And the watchman saw another man running; and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold, another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the watchman H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- 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)
- running H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the porter H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- alone. And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- He also bringeth tidings H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
27 And the watchman said, I think the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the watchman H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Me thinketh H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the running H4794 (מְרוּצָה) — a race (the act), whether the manner or the progress
- of the foremost H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- is like the running H4794 (מְרוּצָה) — a race (the act), whether the manner or the progress
- of Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three 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 Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- a 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…
- 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 cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- with 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…
- tidings H1309 (בְּשׂוֹרָה) — glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news
28 And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he bowed himself before the king with his face to the earth, and said, Blessed be Jehovah thy God, who hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three Israelites
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- All is well H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- And he fell down H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- upon his face H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- before the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy 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…
- which hath delivered up H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- their 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…
- against my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
29 And the king said, Is it well with the young man Absalom? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, even me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.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)
- Is the young man 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…
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- safe H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- And Ahimaaz H290 (אֲחִימַעַץ) — Achimaats, the name of three Israelites
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- When Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- tumult H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- but I knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
30 And the king said, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.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)
- Turn aside H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- stand H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- here H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
- And he turned aside H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- and stood still H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
31 And, behold, the Cushite came; and the Cushite said, Tidings for my lord the king; for Jehovah hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Tidings H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath avenged 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…
- thee 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…
- of all 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…
- that rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
32 And the king said unto the Cushite, Is it well with the young man Absalom? And the Cushite answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise up against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is.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 Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
- Is the young man 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…
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- safe H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- And Cushi H3569 (כּוּשִׁי) — a Cushite, or descendant of Cush
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- of my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and all that rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- hurt H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- young man 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…
33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- was much moved H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- and 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
- to the chamber H5944 (עֲלִיָּה) — something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
- over the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- and as he went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- thus he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- O 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,…
- Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- 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,…
- would God I had died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- for thee H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- O Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite