2 Samuel 16:14 bbe — And the king and his people came tired to Jordan, and took their rest there.

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"And the king and his people came tired to Jordan, and took their rest there."

— 2 Samuel 16:14, Bible in Basic English

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“The king, and all the people who were with him, came weary; and he refreshed himself there.”
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2 Samuel 16 — Context

And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, You see how my son, the offspring of my body, has made designs against my life: how much more then may this Benjamite do so? Let him be, and let him go on cursing; for the Lord has given him orders.

It may be that the Lord will take note of my wrongs, and give me back good in answer to his cursing of me today.

So David and his men went on their way: and Shimei went by the hillside parallel with them, cursing and sending stones and dust at him.

And the king and his people came tired to Jordan, and took their rest there.

And Absalom and the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.

Then Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom and said, Long life to the king, long life to the king!

And Absalom said, Is this your love for your friend? why did you not go with your friend?

2 Samuel 16:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 16:14 say?

2 Samuel 16:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the king and his people came tired to Jordan, and took their rest there.”

Where is 2 Samuel 16:14 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 16:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 14.

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 16:14.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 16:14 in?

2 Samuel 16:14 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 16:14?

2 Samuel 16:14 reads (BBE): “And the king and his people came tired to Jordan, and took their rest 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 16:14 bbe — And the king and his people came tired to Jordan, and took their rest there.

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