2 Samuel 16:22

So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 16:22

BSB
So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
AKJV
So they spread Absalom a tent on the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
CPDV
Therefore, they spread a tent for Absalom on the rooftop. And he entered to the concubines of his father in the sight of all Israel.
ERV
So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
NHEB
So they spread Absalom a tent on the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father's secondary wives in the sight of all Israel.
SMT
And they will stretch out a tent for Absalom upon the roof, and Absalom will go in to his father's concubines before the eyes of all Israel.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 16:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 16:22
Summary
Rebel publicly violates father's household to assert dominion
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Absalom publicly violates concubines
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative