2 Samuel 15:33 cpdv — And David said to him: “If you come with me, you will be a burden to me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And David said to him: “If you come with me, you will be a burden to me. "

— 2 Samuel 15:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 15 — Context

30

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.

31

Then it was reported to David that Ahithophel also had joined in swearing with Absalom. And David said, “ O Lord, I beg you, to uncover the foolishness of the counsel of Ahithophel.”

32

And when David had ascended to the summit of the mountain, where he was going to adore the Lord, behold Hushai the Archite met him, with his garment torn and his head covered with soil.

33

And David said to him: “If you come with me, you will be a burden to me.

34

But if you return to the city, and you say to Absalom, ‘I am your servant, O king; just as I have been the servant of your father, so too will I be your servant,’ you will destroy the counsel of Ahithophel

35

And you have with you the priests Zadok and Abiathar. And any word whatsoever that you will hear from the house of the king, you shall reveal it to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests.

36

Now with them are their two sons Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar. And you shall send to me by them every word that you will have heard.”

2 Samuel 15:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 15:33 say?
2 Samuel 15:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And David said to him: “If you come with me, you will be a burden to me. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 15:33 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 15:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 33.
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 15:33.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 15:33 in?
2 Samuel 15:33 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 15:33?
2 Samuel 15:33 reads (CPDV): “And David said to him: “If you come with me, you will be a burden to me. ” 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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