2 Samuel 18:13

Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 18:13

BSB
If I had jeopardized my own life-and nothing is hidden from the king-you would have abandoned me."
AKJV
Otherwise I should have worked falsehood against my own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and you yourself would have set yourself against me.
CPDV
Then too, if I had acted with such audacity, against my own life, this would never have been able to be hidden from the king. And would you then have stood by my side?"
ERV
Otherwise if I had dealt falsely against his life, (and there is no matter hid from the king,) then thou thyself wouldest have stood aloof.
NHEB
Otherwise if I had dealt falsely against his life (and there is no matter hidden from the king), then you yourself would have set yourself against me."
SMT
Or I did falsehood upon his soul; and any word will not be hid from the king, and thou wilt stand opposite.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 18:13

OtherwiseH176IshouldhavewroughtH6213VerbfalsehoodH8267Noun MasculineagainstmineownlifeH5315Noun FeminineforthereisnomatterH1697Noun MasculinehidH3582VerbfromthekingH4428Noun MasculineandthouthyselfwouldesthavesetH3320Verbthyselfagainstme

Commentary for 2 Samuel 18:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 18:13
Summary
Soldier fears both royal judgment and commander's retribution
Place
Wood of Ephraim
Event
Soldier explains predicament
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative