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Second Book of Samuel, Chapter 19

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2 Samuel 19 NASB - New American Standard Bible2 Samuel 19 NASB - New American Standard Bible

Chapter 19 of 2 Samuel—New American Standard Bible (NASB)

  1. ¶ Then it was told Joab, “Behold, 1the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom.”
  2. The [a]victory that day was turned to mourning for all the people, for the people heard it said that day, “The king is grieved for his son.”
  3. So the people went by stealth into the city that day, as people who are humiliated steal away when they flee in battle.
  4. The king 2covered his face and [b]cried out with a loud voice, “3O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
  5. Then Joab came into the house to the king and said, “Today you have covered with shame the faces of all your servants, who today have saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters, the lives of your wives, and the lives of your concubines,
  6. by loving those who hate you, and by hating those who love you. For you have shown today that [c]princes and servants are nothing to you; for I know this day that if Absalom were alive and all of us were dead today, then [d]you would be pleased.
  7. Now therefore arise, go out and speak [e]kindly to your servants, for I swear by the LORD, if you do not go out, surely 4not a man will pass the night with you, and this will be worse for you than all the evil that has come upon you from your youth until now.”
  8. ¶ So the king arose and sat in the gate. When they told all the people, saying, “Behold, the king is 5sitting in the gate,” then all the people came before the king.
    ¶ Now 6Israel had fled, each to his tent.
  9. All the people were quarreling throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, “7The king delivered us from the [f]hand of our enemies and 8saved us from the [g]hand of the Philistines, but now 9he has fled out of the land from Absalom.
  10. However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now then, why are you silent about bringing the king back?”
  11. ¶ Then King David sent to 10Zadok and Abiathar the priests, saying, “Speak to the elders of Judah, saying, ‘Why are you the last to bring the king back to his house, since the word of all Israel has come to the king, even to his house?
  12. You are my brothers; 11you are my bone and my flesh. Why then should you be the last to bring back the king?’
  13. Say to 12Amasa, ‘Are you not my bone and my flesh? 13May God do so to me, and more also, if you will not be 14commander of the army before me continually 15in place of Joab.’”
  14. Thus he turned the hearts of all the men of Judah 16as one man, so that they sent word to the king, saying, “Return, you and all your servants.”
  15. The king then returned and came as far as the Jordan. And Judah came to 17Gilgal in order to go to meet the king, to bring the king across the Jordan.
  16. ¶ Then 18Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite who was from Bahurim, hurried and came down with the men of Judah to meet King David.
  17. There were a thousand men of Benjamin with him, with 19Ziba the servant of the house of Saul, and his fifteen sons and his twenty servants with him; and they rushed to the Jordan before the king.
  18. Then they kept crossing the ford to bring over the king’s household, and to do what was good in his sight. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king as he was about to cross the Jordan.
  19. So he said to the king, “20Let not my lord consider me guilty, nor remember what your servant did wrong on the day when my lord the king came out from Jerusalem, so that the king would [h]take it to heart.
  20. For your servant knows that I have sinned; therefore behold, I have come today, 21the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.”
  21. But Abishai the son of Zeruiah said, “22Should not Shimei be put to death for this, 23because he cursed the LORD’S anointed?”
  22. David then said, “24What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? 25Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?”
  23. The king said to Shimei, “26You shall not die.” Thus the king swore to him.
  24. ¶ Then 27Mephibosheth the [i]son of Saul came down to meet the king; and 28he had neither [j]cared for his feet, nor [k]trimmed his mustache, nor 29washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came home in peace.
  25. It was when he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said to him, “30Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?”
  26. So he answered, “O my lord, the king, my servant deceived me; for your servant said, ‘I will saddle a donkey for myself that I may ride on it and go with the king,’ 31because your servant is lame.
  27. Moreover, 32he has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king is 33like the angel of God, therefore do what is good in your sight.
  28. For 34all my father’s household was nothing but dead men before my lord the king; 35yet you set your servant among those who ate at your own table. What right do I have yet that I should [l]complain anymore to the king?”
  29. So the king said to him, “Why do you still speak of your affairs? I have [m]decided, ‘You and Ziba shall divide the land.’”
  30. Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him even take it all, since my lord the king has come safely to his own house.”
  31. ¶ Now 36Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to [n]escort him over the Jordan.
  32. Now Barzillai was very old, being eighty years old; and he had [o]37sustained the king while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great man.
  33. The king said to Barzillai, “You cross over with me and I will [p]sustain you in Jerusalem with me.”
  34. But Barzillai said to the king, “38How long [q]have I yet to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?
  35. I am [r]now 39eighty years old. Can I distinguish between good and bad? Or can your servant taste what I eat or what I drink? Or can I hear anymore 40the voice of singing men and women? 41Why then should your servant be an added burden to my lord the king?
  36. Your servant would merely cross over the Jordan with the king. Why should the king compensate me with this reward?
  37. Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. However, here is your servant 42Chimham, let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”
  38. The king answered, “Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight; and whatever you [s]require of me, I will do for you.”
  39. All the people crossed over the Jordan and the king crossed too. The king then 43kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his place.
  40. ¶ Now the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah and also 44half the people of Israel [t]accompanied the king.
  41. And behold, all the men of Israel came to the king and said to the king, “45Why had our brothers 46the men of Judah stolen you away, and brought the king and his household and all David’s men with him over the Jordan?”
  42. Then all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, “Because 47the king is a close relative to [u]us. Why then [v]are you angry about this matter? Have we eaten at all at the king’s expense, or has [w]anything been taken for us?”
  43. But the men of Israel answered the men of Judah and said, “[x]48We have ten parts in the king, therefore [y]we also have more claim on David than you. Why then did you treat us with contempt? Was it not [z]our advice first to bring back [aa]our king?” Yet the words of the men of Judah were harsher than the words of the men of Israel.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Lit salvation
  2. ^ Lit the king cried
  3. ^ Or commanders
  4. ^ Lit it would be right in your eyes
  5. ^ Lit to the heart
  6. ^ Lit palm
  7. ^ Lit palm
  8. ^ Lit set
  9. ^ I.e. grandson
  10. ^ Lit done
  11. ^ Lit done
  12. ^ Lit cry out
  13. ^ Lit said
  14. ^ Lit send
  15. ^ Or provided food for
  16. ^ Or provide food for
  17. ^ Lit are the days of the years of my life
  18. ^ Lit today
  19. ^ Lit choose
  20. ^ Lit crossed over with
  21. ^ Lit me
  22. ^ Lit is it hot to you
  23. ^ Or a gift
  24. ^ Singular in Heb
  25. ^ Singular in Heb
  26. ^ Singular in Heb
  27. ^ Singular in Heb

REFERENCES

  1. ^ 2Sa 18:5, 14
  2. ^ 2Sa 15:30
  3. ^ 2Sa 18:33
  4. ^ Pr 14:28
  5. ^ 2Sa 15:2; 18:24
  6. ^ 2Sa 18:17
  7. ^ 2Sa 8:1-14
  8. ^ 2Sa 5:20; 8:1
  9. ^ 2Sa 15:14
  10. ^ 2Sa 15:29
  11. ^ 2Sa 5:1
  12. ^ 2Sa 17:25
  13. ^ 1Ki 19:2
  14. ^ 2Sa 8:16
  15. ^ 2Sa 3:27-39; 19:5-7
  16. ^ Jg 20:1
  17. ^ Jos 5:9; 1Sa 11:14, 15
  18. ^ 2Sa 16:5-13; 1Ki 2:8
  19. ^ 2Sa 16:1-4; 19:26, 27
  20. ^ 1Sa 22:15; 2Sa 16:6-8
  21. ^ 2Sa 16:5
  22. ^ 2Sa 16:7, 8
  23. ^ Ex 22:28
  24. ^ 2Sa 3:39; 16:9, 10
  25. ^ 1Sa 11:13
  26. ^ 1Ki 2:8
  27. ^ 2Sa 9:6-10
  28. ^ 2Sa 12:20
  29. ^ Ex 19:10
  30. ^ 2Sa 16:17
  31. ^ 2Sa 9:3
  32. ^ 2Sa 16:3, 4
  33. ^ 2Sa 14:17, 20
  34. ^ 2Sa 21:6-9
  35. ^ 2Sa 9:7, 10, 13
  36. ^ 2Sa 17:27-29; 1Ki 2:7
  37. ^ 2Sa 17:27-29
  38. ^ Ge 47:8
  39. ^ Ps 90:10
  40. ^ Ec 2:8; Is 5:11, 12
  41. ^ 2Sa 15:33
  42. ^ 2Sa 19:40; 1Ki 2:7; Je 41:17
  43. ^ Ge 31:55; Ru 1:14; 2Sa 14:33
  44. ^ 2Sa 19:9, 10
  45. ^ Jg 8:1; 12:1
  46. ^ 2Sa 19:11, 12
  47. ^ 2Sa 19:12
  48. ^ 2Sa 5:1; 1Ki 11:30, 31

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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