2 Samuel 15:29 bbe — So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and did not go away from there.

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"So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and did not go away from there."

— 2 Samuel 15:29, Bible in Basic English

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“Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they abode there. ”
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2 Samuel 15 — Context

But if he says, I have no delight in you: then, here I am; let him do to me what seems good to him.

The king said further to Zadok the priest, See, you and Abiathar are to go back to the town in peace, with your two sons, Ahimaaz, your son, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar.

See, I will be waiting at the way across the river, in the waste land, till I get news from you.

So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and did not go away from there.

And David went up the slopes of the Mount of Olives weeping all the way, with his head covered and no shoes on his feet: and all the people who were with him, covering their heads, went up weeping.

And word came to David, saying, Ahithophel is among those who are joined to Absalom. And David said, O Lord, let the wisdom of Ahithophel be made foolish.

Now when David had come to the top of the slope, where they gave worship to God, Hushai the Archite came to him in great grief with dust on his head:

2 Samuel 15:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 15:29 say?

2 Samuel 15:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and did not go away from there.”

Where is 2 Samuel 15:29 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 15:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 29.

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 15:29.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 15:29 in?

2 Samuel 15:29 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 15:29?

2 Samuel 15:29 reads (BBE): “So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and did not go away from there.” 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.

2 Samuel 15:29 bbe — So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and did not go away from there.

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