2 Samuel 19:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

And say to Amasa, 'Are you not my own flesh and blood? May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if you are not the commander of my army for life in place of Joab.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man; so that they sent this word unto the king, Return thou, and all thy servants.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, as the heart of one man; so they sent this word to the king, Return, you and all your servants.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man; so that they sent this word unto the king, Return thou, and all thy servants.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he bowed{H5186} the heart{H3824} of all the men{H376} of Judah,{H3063} even as [the heart of] one{H259} man;{H376} so that they sent{H7971} unto the king,{H4428} [saying], Return{H7725} thou, and all thy servants.{H5650}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he bowed{H5186}{(H8686)} the heart{H3824} of all the men{H376} of Judah{H3063}, even as the heart of one{H259} man{H376}; so that they sent{H7971}{(H8799)} this word unto the king{H4428}, Return{H7725}{(H8798)} thou, and all thy servants{H5650}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And he bowed the hert of all the men of Iuda as of one man. And they sent vnto ye kynge: Come agayne, thou and all thy seruauntes:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So he bowed the heartes of all the men of Iudah, as of one man: therefore they sent to the King, saying, Returne thou with all thy seruants.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And he bowed the heartes of all the men of Iuda, euen as the heart of one man, so that they sent this word to the king: Returne thou with all thy seruauntes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as [the heart of] one man; so that they sent [this word] unto the king, Return thou, and all thy servants.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    He bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as [the heart of] one man; so that they sent to the king, [saying], Return you, and all your servants.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And he inclineth the heart of all the men of Judah as one man, and they send unto the king, `Turn back, thou, and all thy servants.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as `the heart of' one man; so that they sent unto the king, `saying', Return thou, and all thy servants.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as [the heart of] one man; so that they sent unto the king, [saying], Return thou, and all thy servants.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the hearts of the men of Judah were moved like one man; so that they sent to the king, saying, Come back, with all your servants.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    He bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as [the heart of] one man; so that they sent to the king, saying, "Return, you and all your servants."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He won over the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one man. Then they sent word to the king saying,“Return, you and all your servants as well.”

Referenced Verses

  • Judg 20:1 : 1 Then all the Israelites went out, and the entire assembly came together as one man, from Dan to Beersheba and the land of Gilead, to the LORD at Mizpah.
  • Ps 110:2-3 : 2 The Lord will send out the scepter of your strength from Zion, saying, "Rule in the midst of your enemies." 3 Your people will offer themselves willingly on the day of your power; in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, your youth are like the dew.
  • Acts 4:32 : 32 The multitude of believers were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they had everything in common.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 2 Sam 19:15
    79%

    15 He won over the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one person. They sent word to the king, 'Return, you and all your men.'

  • 2 Chr 30:12
    76%

    12 In Judah also, the hand of God was at work to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and the officials, in accordance with the word of the LORD.

  • 2 Sam 15:6
    74%

    6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king for judgment, and he stole the hearts of the people of Israel.

  • 1 Chr 12:38
    73%

    38 From across the Jordan, from the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, there were 120,000 men armed with every kind of weapon for war.

  • 2 Sam 17:3
    71%

    3 I will bring back all the people to you, as though everyone returns to the man you seek. Then all the people will be at peace.

  • 2 Kgs 23:1
    71%

    1 The king sent messengers, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 15:13
    71%

    13 Then a messenger came to David and reported, 'The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.'

  • 2 Chr 20:27
    71%

    27 Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.

  • 2 Sam 19:11-13
    3 verses
    70%

    11 And Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?"

    12 Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: "Say to the elders of Judah, 'Why should you be the last to bring the king back to his house, when the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his house?'

    13 You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to bring the king back?'

  • 2 Sam 19:43
    70%

    43 The men of Judah responded to the men of Israel, "The king is closely related to us. Why are you angry about this matter? Have we eaten any of the king’s provisions, or have we taken anything for ourselves?"

  • Judg 20:11
    70%

    11 So all the men of Israel were united together as one man against the city.

  • 2 Sam 14:1
    70%

    1 Joab, son of Zeruiah, realized that the king's heart was focused on Absalom.

  • 1 Chr 21:4
    70%

    4 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab went out and traveled throughout all Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 19:39-41
    3 verses
    69%

    39 The king said, "Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever you desire. And anything you request of me, I will do for you."

    40 So all the people crossed the Jordan, and the king crossed too. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him. Then Barzillai returned to his own home.

    41 The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. All the people of Judah and half the people of Israel escorted the king.

  • 1 Chr 19:8
    69%

    8 When David heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of mighty warriors.

  • 2 Chr 34:29
    69%

    29 Then the king sent and gathered all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 15:15
    69%

    15 All Judah rejoiced over the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought the LORD eagerly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.

  • 2 Chr 30:6
    69%

    6 Couriers went with the letters from the king and his officials throughout Israel and Judah, proclaiming the king’s command: 'Return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to the remnant of you who have escaped from the hand of the kings of Assyria.'

  • 2 Sam 17:10-11
    2 verses
    69%

    10 'Then even the bravest, whose courage is like that of a lion, will utterly melt away. For all Israel knows that your father is a warrior and that those with him are valiant men.'

    11 'This is my advice: Gather all Israel to you, from Dan to Beersheba, as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and you yourself lead them into battle.'

  • 2 Sam 14:21
    69%

    21 The king said to Joab, "Very well, I will do it. Go, bring back the young man Absalom."

  • 1 Sam 14:7
    69%

    7 His armor-bearer replied, 'Do everything you have in mind. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.'

  • 2 Chr 13:14-15
    2 verses
    69%

    14 When Judah turned, they saw that the battle was in front of them and behind them. They cried out to the LORD, and the priests blew the trumpets.

    15 Then the men of Judah raised a battle cry, and as they shouted, God struck down Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.

  • 2 Sam 20:4
    69%

    4 Then the king said to Amasa, "Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and you must be here as well."

  • 2 Chr 19:1
    69%

    1 Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Kgs 22:18
    69%

    18 As for the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Regarding the words you have heard,

  • 2 Sam 14:19
    68%

    19 The king asked, "Is the hand of Joab with you in all of this?" The woman answered, "As surely as you live, my lord the king, it is true. Your servant Joab instructed me and put all these words into the mouth of your servant."

  • 1 Kgs 12:24
    68%

    24 This is what the LORD says: You shall not march up to fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Return home, for this is my doing." So they obeyed the word of the LORD and went back as the LORD had commanded.

  • 2 Sam 15:34
    68%

    34 'But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, “Your servant will serve you, O king; I was your father’s servant in the past, but now I will be your servant,” then you can thwart Ahithophel’s advice for me.'

  • 2 Sam 20:2
    68%

    2 So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba, son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed loyal to their king, from the Jordan all the way to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Kgs 14:12
    68%

    12 Judah was defeated by Israel, and each man fled to his home.

  • 1 Kgs 12:20
    68%

    20 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they sent for him and called him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the house of David.

  • 2 Chr 25:10
    68%

    10 So Amaziah dismissed the troops who had come to him from Ephraim and sent them home. They were furious with Judah and left in a rage.

  • 2 Chr 20:18
    68%

    18 Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the LORD.

  • 1 Chr 11:1
    68%

    1 Then all Israel gathered to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood.

  • 1 Chr 19:14
    68%

    14 Joab and the troops who were with him advanced against the Arameans to fight, and they fled before him.

  • 2 Chr 34:26
    68%

    26 But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, this is what you shall say to him: 'This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the words you heard:

  • 2 Chr 15:9
    68%

    9 Then he assembled all Judah and Benjamin and those from Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for a great number had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him.

  • 2 Sam 14:33
    68%

    33 So Joab went to the king and told him this. Then the king summoned Absalom, who came to the king and bowed himself down with his face to the ground before him. And the king kissed Absalom.

  • 2 Chr 24:17
    68%

    17 After the death of Jehoiada, the officials of Judah came and bowed before the king, and the king listened to their advice.

  • 2 Kgs 3:7
    68%

    7 Then he sent a message to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, saying, "The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?" And he replied, "I will go; I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."

  • Judg 5:9
    67%

    9 My heart is with Israel’s commanders, with the willing volunteers among the people. Praise the Lord!

  • 2 Chr 13:18
    67%

    18 So the Israelites were humbled at that time, and the men of Judah were victorious because they relied on the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

  • 2 Chr 25:19
    67%

    19 You say to yourself that you have defeated Edom, and now you are arrogant and proud. But stay at home! Why provoke disaster so that you and Judah will fall?