2 Samuel 17:19

And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:19

BSB

Then the man's wife took a covering and spread it over the mouth of the well, scattering grain over it so nobody would know a thing.

AKJV

And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known.

CPDV

Then a woman took and spread a covering over the mouth of the well, as if drying hulled barley. And so the matter was hidden.

ERV

And the woman took and spread the covering over the well's mouth, and strewed bruised corn thereon; and nothing was known.

NHEB

The woman took and spread the covering over the well's mouth, and spread out bruised grain on it; and nothing was known.

SMT

And the woman will take and spread the covering upon the mouth of the well and she will spread the medicine upon it; and the word will not be known.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 17:19

AndthewomanH802Noun Feminine tookH3947VerbandspreadH6566VerbacoveringH4539Noun Masculineoverthewell'sH875Noun Feminine mouthH6440Noun MasculineandspreadH7849VerbgroundcornH7383Noun FemininethereonandthethingH1697Noun MasculinewasnotknownH3045Verb

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 17:19

Summary

Woman conceals fugitives with clever deception

Place

Bahurim

Event

Hiding messengers at the well

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC