2 Samuel 20:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So all the men of Israel left David and followed Sheba the son of Bichri, but the men of Judah stayed loyal to their king, from the Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So all the men{H376} of Israel{H3478} went up{H5927} from following{H310} David,{H1732} and followed{H310} Sheba{H7652} the son{H1121} of Bichri;{H1075} but the men{H376} of Judah{H3063} clave{H1692} unto their king,{H4428} from the Jordan{H3383} even to Jerusalem.{H3389}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    So every man{H376} of Israel{H3478} went up{H5927}{(H8799)} from after{H310} David{H1732}, and followed{H310} Sheba{H7652} the son{H1121} of Bichri{H1075}: but the men{H376} of Judah{H3063} clave{H1692}{(H8804)} unto their king{H4428}, from Jordan{H3383} even to Jerusalem{H3389}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then fell euery man in Israel from Dauid, and folowed Seba the sonne of Bichri. But the men of Iuda cleued vnto their kynge from Iordane vnto Ierusale.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So euery man of Israel went from Dauid & followed Sheba the sonne of Bichri: but the men of Iudah claue fast vnto their King, from Iorden euen to Ierusalem.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And so euery man of Israel went fro Dauid, and folowed Seba the sonne of Bichri: But the men of Iuda claue fast vnto their king from Iordane to Hierusalem.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    So every man of Israel went up from after David, [and] followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So all the men of Israel went up from following David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri; but the men of Judah joined with their king, from the Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And every man of Israel goeth up from after David, after Sheba son of Bichri, and the men of Judah have cleaved to their king, from the Jordan even unto Jerusalem.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So all the men of Israel went up from following David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri; but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from the Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So all the men of Israel went up from following David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri; but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from the Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So all the men of Israel, turning away from David, went after Sheba, the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah were true to their king, going with him from Jordan as far as Jerusalem.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So all the men of Israel went up from following David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri; but the men of Judah joined with their king, from the Jordan even to Jerusalem.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So all the men of Israel deserted David and followed Sheba son of Bicri. But the men of Judah stuck by their king all the way from the Jordan River to Jerusalem.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 19:15 : 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 Sam 19:40-41 : 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.
  • 2 Chr 10:17 : 17 But as for the Israelites who were living in the towns of Judah, Rehoboam continued to reign over them.
  • Ps 62:9 : 9 Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Selah.
  • Ps 118:8-9 : 8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. 10 All the nations surrounded me; in the name of the Lord, I cut them off.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; so stop the dispute before it breaks out.
  • John 6:66-68 : 66 From that time, many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. 67 So Jesus asked the Twelve, 'Do you also want to leave?' 68 Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
  • Acts 11:23 : 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Sam 20:5-7
    3 verses
    82%

    5 But when Amasa went to summon Judah, he took longer than the time the king had set for him.

    6 So David said to Abishai, "Now Sheba, son of Bichri, will do us more harm than Absalom did. Take your lord's servants and pursue him quickly, or he may find fortified cities and escape from us."

    7 Joab's men, along with the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the mighty warriors, marched out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.

  • 2 Sam 20:1
    82%

    1 Now a troublemaker named Sheba, son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He blew the trumpet and declared, "We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse's son. Every man to his tent, Israel!"

  • 2 Sam 20:13-14
    2 verses
    81%

    13 After he was removed from the road, everyone continued on after Joab to pursue Sheba, son of Bichri.

    14 Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel Beth Maacah, and all the Berites assembled and followed him.

  • 2 Sam 20:21-23
    3 verses
    78%

    21 That is not the case. A man named Sheba, son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has raised his hand against King David. Hand him over, and I will withdraw from the city." The woman said to Joab, "His head will be thrown to you from the wall."

    22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. He blew the horn, and the troops dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.

    23 Joab was in charge of the entire army of Israel, while Benaiah son of Jehoiada commanded the Cherethites and the Pelethites.

  • 2 Sam 19:40-43
    4 verses
    77%

    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.

    42 Soon, all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, "Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, steal you away and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, along with all your men?"

    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?"

  • 2 Sam 20:11
    74%

    11 One of Joab's men stood by Amasa and said, "Whoever is loyal to Joab and whoever is for David, follow Joab!"

  • 2 Chr 10:16
    73%

    16 When all Israel realized that the king had not listened to them, they responded to the king, saying, "What share do we have in David? What inheritance is there for us in the son of Jesse? Every man to your tents, Israel! Now take care of your own house, David!" So all the Israelites returned to their homes.

  • 2 Sam 17:24
    73%

    24 David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.

  • 2 Sam 19:15-17
    3 verses
    73%

    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.'

    16 So the king came back and reached the Jordan River. The men of Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and to bring him across the Jordan.

    17 Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David.

  • 1 Kgs 12:16
    73%

    16 When all Israel saw that the king refused to listen to them, they answered the king: "What share do we have in David, what part in Jesse's son? To your tents, Israel! Look after your own house, David!" So the Israelites went home.

  • 1 Kgs 12:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19 So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David to this day.

    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 Sam 19:8-9
    2 verses
    72%

    8 Now go out and encourage your men. I swear by the LORD that if you do not go out, not a man will be left with you by nightfall. This will be worse for you than all the calamities that have come upon you from your youth until now."

    9 So the king got up and sat in the gateway. When the people were told, "The king is sitting in the gateway," they all came before him. Meanwhile, the Israelites fled to their homes.

  • 1 Chr 21:4
    72%

    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 2:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 David also brought up the men who were with him, each man with his household, and they settled in the towns of Hebron.

    4 Then the men of Judah came and anointed David there as king over the house of Judah. They also informed David, 'It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.'

  • 2 Sam 2:15
    72%

    15 So they stood up and were counted—twelve from Benjamin and from the followers of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.

  • 1 Sam 30:21-22
    2 verses
    71%

    21 Then David returned to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and had stayed behind at the Besor Valley. They came out to meet David and the troops with him, and David greeted them warmly.

    22 Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, "Since they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil we recovered. However, each man may take his wife and children and leave."

  • 1 Chr 12:16
    71%

    16 These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing its banks. They drove out all the people living in the valleys, both to the east and to the west.

  • 2 Sam 15:17-18
    2 verses
    71%

    17 The king went out with all the people following him, and they stopped at a place some distance away.

    18 All his servants passed by him, along with all the Kerethites, Pelethites, and six hundred Gittites who had come with him from Gath, marching past in front of the king.

  • Judg 20:11
    71%

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

  • 2 Sam 17:22
    71%

    22 So David and all the people with him arose and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, not a single one was left who had not crossed the Jordan.

  • 1 Sam 25:13
    71%

    13 David said to his men, "Each of you, strap on your sword!" So they did, and David also strapped on his sword. About four hundred men went with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

  • 2 Sam 20:3
    70%

    3 When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the house and placed them in confinement, providing for them but no longer going to them. They remained confined like widows until the day of their death.

  • 2 Sam 3:10
    70%

    10 I will transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish David's throne over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.

  • 2 Sam 15:13-14
    2 verses
    70%

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

    14 David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem, 'Arise, let us flee, or there will be no escape for us from Absalom. Hurry and leave, or he will quickly overtake us, bring disaster upon us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.'

  • 2 Sam 2:12
    70%

    12 Abner son of Ner and the servants of Ish-bosheth son of Saul went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.

  • 2 Sam 2:25
    70%

    25 The men of Benjamin rallied to Abner, formed a single group, and took their stand on the top of a hill.

  • 2 Sam 18:7
    70%

    7 There, the army of Israel was defeated by David's servants, and the casualties were heavy that day—twenty thousand men.

  • 2 Chr 10:19
    69%

    19 So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David to this day.

  • 2 Sam 18:2
    69%

    2 David divided the troops into three groups: one-third under Joab, one-third under Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and one-third under Ittai the Gittite. Then the king said to the troops, 'I will also go into battle with you.'

  • 1 Sam 22:2
    69%

    2 All those who were in distress, in debt, or bitter in spirit gathered to him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.

  • 1 Chr 21:2
    69%

    2 So David said to Joab and the commanders of the army, "Go and count the people of Israel from Beersheba to Dan, and report back to me so that I may know their number."

  • 1 Sam 14:22
    69%

    22 When all the Israelites who had hidden in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in hot pursuit.

  • 2 Sam 2:29
    69%

    29 Abner and his men marched through the Arabah all that night. They crossed the Jordan, traveled through the Bithron, and arrived at Mahanaim.

  • 2 Chr 25:22
    69%

    22 Judah was defeated by Israel, and every man fled to his own home.