2 Samuel 16:19

And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 16:19

BSB
Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father's presence, so also I will serve in yours."
AKJV
And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in your father's presence, so will I be in your presence.
CPDV
But then too, I declare this: whom should I serve? Is it not the son of the king? Just as I have been subject to your father, so will I be subject to you also."
ERV
And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.
NHEB
Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn't I serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father's presence, so will I be in your presence."
SMT
And the second time, to whom shall I serve if not before the son? as I served before thy father so will I be before thee.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 16:19

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Overview of 2 Samuel 16:19
Summary
Spy justifies serving rebel as dynastic continuity
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Hushai explains loyalty continuation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative