2 Samuel 15:27 cpdv — And the king said to Zadok the priest: “O seer, return into the city in peace. And let your son Ahimaaz, and Jonathan,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the king said to Zadok the priest: “O seer, return into the city in peace. And let your son Ahimaaz, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, your two sons, be with you. "

— 2 Samuel 15:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 15 — Context

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Now Zadok the priest also went, and all the Levites went with him, carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God. And Abiathar went up, until all the people who had departed from the city had gone by.

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And the king said to Zadok: “Carry back the ark of God into the city. If I shall find grace in the sight of the Lord, he will lead me back. And he will show it to me in his tabernacle.

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But if he will say to me, ‘You are not pleasing,’ I am ready. Let him do whatever is good in his own sight.”

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And the king said to Zadok the priest: “O seer, return into the city in peace. And let your son Ahimaaz, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, your two sons, be with you.

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Behold, I will hide in the plains of the desert, until word from you may arrive to inform me.”

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Therefore, Zadok and Abiathar carried back the ark of God into Jerusalem, and they remained there.

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But David ascended to the Mount of Olives, climbing and weeping, advancing with bare feet and with his head covered. Moreover, all the people who were with him ascended, weeping with their heads covered.

2 Samuel 15:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 15:27 say?
2 Samuel 15:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the king said to Zadok the priest: “O seer, return into the city in peace. And let your son Ahimaaz, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, your two sons, be with you. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 15:27 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 15:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 27.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 15:27.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 15:27 in?
2 Samuel 15:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 15:27?
2 Samuel 15:27 reads (CPDV): “And the king said to Zadok the priest: “O seer, return into the city in peace. And let your son Ahimaaz, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, your two sons, be with you. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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