2 Samuel 19:3 akjv — And the people got them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.

American King James Version

"And the people got them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. "

— 2 Samuel 19:3, American King James Version

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

1

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.

2

And the victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.

3

And the people got them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.

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But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!

5

And Joab came into the house to the king, and said, You have shamed this day the faces of all your servants, which this day have saved your life, and the lives of your sons and of your daughters, and the lives of your wives, and the lives of your concubines;

6

In that you love your enemies, and hate your friends. For you have declared this day, that you regard neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased you well.

2 Samuel 19:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 19:3 say?
2 Samuel 19:3 in the American King James Version reads: “And the people got them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 19:3 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 3.
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 19:3.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:3 in?
2 Samuel 19:3 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 19:3?
2 Samuel 19:3 reads (AKJV): “And the people got them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. ” 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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