2 Samuel 16:19 bbe — And more than this! where is my place as a servant? is it not before his son? as I have been your father's servant, so…

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"And more than this! where is my place as a servant? is it not before his son? as I have been your father's servant, so will I be yours."

— 2 Samuel 16:19, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 16 — Context

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?

And Hushai said to Absalom, Not so; I am for that man whom the Lord and this people and all the men of Israel have taken as king, and I will take my place with him.

And more than this! where is my place as a servant? is it not before his son? as I have been your father's servant, so will I be yours.

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, Give your opinion now, what are we to do?

And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to your father's women who are here looking after his house; then all Israel will have the news that you are hated by your father, and the hands of your supporters will be strong.

So they put up the tent for Absalom on the top of the house, and Absalom went in to his father's women before the eyes of all Israel.

2 Samuel 16:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 16:19 say?

2 Samuel 16:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And more than this! where is my place as a servant? is it not before his son? as I have been your father's servant, so will I be yours.”

Where is 2 Samuel 16:19 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 16:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 19.

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 16:19.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 16:19 in?

2 Samuel 16:19 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 16:19?

2 Samuel 16:19 reads (BBE): “And more than this! where is my place as a servant? is it not before his son? as I have been your father's servant, so will I be yours.” 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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