2 Samuel 12:17

And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:17

BSB
The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them.
AKJV
And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.
CPDV
Then the elders of his house came, urging him to rise up from the ground. And he was not willing, nor would he eat a meal with them.
ERV
And the elders of his house arose, and stood beside him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.
NHEB
And the elders of his house approached him to lift him up from the ground, but he was unwilling, and he would not eat food with them.
SMT
And the old men of his house will rise to him to lift him up from the earth; and he would not, and he ate not bread with them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 12:17

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Overview of 2 Samuel 12:17
Summary
Advisors attempt to raise David; he refuses food
Place
David's house
Event
David maintains mourning posture
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative