2 Samuel 19:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Joab came into the house to the king and said, "Today you have humiliated all your servants who have saved your life today, and the lives of your sons and daughters, your wives, and your concubines.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    In that you love your enemies and hate your friends. For you have declared today that you regard neither princes nor servants; for I perceive this day, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died today, then it would have pleased you well.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    in that thou lovest{H157} them that hate{H8130} thee, and hatest{H8130} them that love{H157} thee. For thou hast declared{H5046} this day,{H3117} that princes{H8269} and servants{H5650} are nought unto thee: for this day{H3117} I perceive,{H3045} that if{H3863} Absalom{H53} had lived,{H2416} and all we had died{H4191} this day,{H3117} then it had pleased thee well.{H3477}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    In that thou lovest{H157}{(H8800)} thine enemies{H8130}{(H8802)}, and hatest{H8130}{(H8800)} thy friends{H157}{(H8802)}. For thou hast declared{H5046}{(H8689)} this day{H3117}, that thou regardest neither princes{H8269} nor servants{H5650}: for this day{H3117} I perceive{H3045}{(H8804)}, that if{H3863} Absalom{H53} had lived{H2416}, and all we had died{H4191}{(H8801)} this day{H3117}, then it had pleased thee well{H3477}{H5869}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    in that thou louest them that hate the, and hatest those that loue ye. For to daye thou shewest thy selfe, that thou carest not for the captaynes and seruauntes: For I perceaue this daye, that yf Absalom onely were alyue, and we all deed this daye, thou woldest thynke it were well.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    In that thou louest thine enemies, and hatest thy friendes: for thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither thy princes nor seruants: therefore this day I perceiue, that if Absalom had liued, and we all had dyed this day, that then it would haue pleased thee well.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    In that thou louest thyne enemies, and hatest thy frendes: For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither thy princes nor seruauntes: And this day I do perceaue, that if Absalom had lyued, and all we had died this day, that had pleased thee well.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    in that you love those who hate you, and hate those who love you. For you have declared this day, that princes and servants are nothing to you: for this day I perceive that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased you well.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    to love thine enemies, and to hate those loving thee, for thou hast declared to-day that thou hast no princes and servants, for I have known to-day that if Absalom `were' alive, and all of us to-day dead, that then it were right in thine eyes.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    in that thou lovest them that hate thee, and hatest them that love thee. For thou hast declared this day, that princes and servants are nought unto thee: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    in that thou lovest them that hate thee, and hatest them that love thee. For thou hast declared this day, that princes and servants are nought unto thee: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For your haters, it seems, are dear to you, and your friends are hated. For you have made it clear that captains and servants are nothing to you: and now I see that if Absalom was living and we had all been dead today, it would have been right in your eyes.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    in that you love those who hate you, and hate those who love you. For you have declared this day, that princes and servants are nothing to you. For today I perceive that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it would have pleased you well.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    You seem to love your enemies and hate your friends! For you have as much as declared today that leaders and servants don’t matter to you. I realize now that if Absalom were alive and all of us were dead today, it would be all right with you.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 3:24-25 : 24 So Joab went to the king and said, 'What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you let him go? Now he is gone!' 25 'You know Abner son of Ner! He came to deceive you and to learn about your comings and goings and everything you are doing.'
  • Job 34:18 : 18 Is it right to say to a king, 'You are worthless,' or to nobles, 'You are wicked'?
  • Prov 19:9-9 : 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who breathes out lies will perish. 10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.
  • Acts 23:5 : 5 Paul replied, 'I did not realize, brothers, that he is the high priest; for it is written: “You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.”'

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    4 The people stole away into the city that day, as men who are ashamed steal away when they flee from battle.

    5 The king covered his face and cried out in a loud voice, "My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!"

  • 2 Sam 19:7
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    7 You love those who hate you and hate those who love you. You have made it clear today that commanders and servants mean nothing to you. I can see that if Absalom were alive today and all of us were dead, it would have pleased you.

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    13 'If I had acted treacherously against my own life, nothing is hidden from the king, and you yourself would have kept your distance from me.'

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  • 2 Sam 16:17
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    17 Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this the loyalty you show your friend? Why didn’t you go with your friend?"

  • 2 Sam 14:31-33
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    31 Then Joab arose, went to Absalom’s house, and said to him, 'Why have your servants set my field on fire?'

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    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.

  • 1 Sam 24:18-19
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    18 He said to David, 'You are more righteous than I, for you have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.'

    19 Today you have shown that you dealt well with me, for when the LORD gave me into your hand, you did not kill me.

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    73%

    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.'

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    2 verses
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    22 But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, 'Shouldn't Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed the LORD's anointed!'

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    28 Absalom ordered his servants, saying, 'Watch when Amnon’s heart is cheerful from drinking wine, and when I say to you, "Strike Amnon down," then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I ordered you? Be strong and courageous.’

    29 So Absalom’s servants did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons got up, mounted their mules, and fled.

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    72%

    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.

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    72%

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    5 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—how he killed the two commanders of Israel's armies, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He shed their blood as if in war during a time of peace, staining his belt and sandals with the blood.

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    71%

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

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    2 verses
    71%

    1 The king was deeply moved and went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went, he said, "My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died in your place, Absalom, my son, my son!"

    2 Joab was told, "The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom."

  • Luke 6:27
    71%

    27 But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

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    19 Besides, whom should I serve? Should I not serve his son? Just as I served your father, so I will serve you."

    20 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give us your advice. What should we do?"

  • 1 Sam 26:19
    71%

    19 Now, may my lord the king please hear the words of his servant. If the LORD has incited you against me, may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed before the LORD, because they have driven me out today to prevent me from having a share in the LORD's inheritance, saying, 'Go, serve other gods.'

  • 2 Sam 3:37-38
    2 verses
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    37 So on that day all the people and all Israel knew that the king had no part in the killing of Abner son of Ner.

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    41 You made my enemies turn their backs to me, and I destroyed those who hated me.

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    21 David had just been saying, "It’s been for nothing that I guarded everything belonging to this man in the wilderness. Nothing was missing, yet he has repaid me evil for good.

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    32 The king asked the Cushite, 'Is the young man Absalom safe?' The Cushite replied, 'May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise against you to harm you end up like that young man.'

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    25 'You know Abner son of Ner! He came to deceive you and to learn about your comings and goings and everything you are doing.'

  • 2 Sam 18:19
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    19 Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, 'Let me run and bring the king news that the Lord has delivered him from the hand of his enemies.'

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    6 So Achish called David and said to him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your conduct with me in the camp has been good in my eyes. I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. But the rulers don’t approve of you.

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    21 Do I not hate those who hate You, LORD, and detest those who rise up against You?

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    43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'

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    27 He said, 'My lord the king, my servant deceived me. I said, ‘I will saddle a donkey for myself and ride on it, so I may go with the king,’ because your servant is lame.

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    27 'But as for these enemies of mine who didn’t want me to reign over them—bring them here and slaughter them in my presence.'

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