2 Samuel 19:10 cpdv — But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?” "

— 2 Samuel 19:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

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Now then, rise up and go out, and speak so as to make amends to your servants. For I swear to you by the Lord that if you will not go forth, not even one person will be left with you this night. And this will be worse for you than all the evils that have come to you, from your youth even to the present.”

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Therefore, the king rose up, and he sat at the gate. And it was announced to all the people that the king was sitting at the gate. And the entire multitude went before the king. But Israel fled to their own tents.

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And all the people were conflicted, in all the tribes of Israel, saying: “The king has freed us from the hand of our enemies. He himself saved us from the hand of the Philistines. But now he flees from the land for the sake of Absalom.

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But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?”

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Then truly, king David sent to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, saying: “Speak to those greater by birth of Judah, saying: ‘Why have you arrived last to lead back the king into his house? (For the talk in all of Israel had reached the king in his house.)

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You are my brothers; you are my bone and my flesh. Why are you the last to lead back the king?’

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And say to Amasa: ‘Are you not my bone and my flesh? May God do these things, and may he add these other things, if you will not be the leader of the military in my sight, for all time, in the place of Joab.’ ”

2 Samuel 19:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 19:10 say?
2 Samuel 19:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?” ”
Where is 2 Samuel 19:10 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 10.
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 19:10.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:10 in?
2 Samuel 19:10 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 19:10?
2 Samuel 19:10 reads (CPDV): “But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?” ” 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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