2 Samuel 19:10

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 19:10

BSB
But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?"
AKJV
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak you not a word of bringing the king back?
CPDV
But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?"
ERV
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
NHEB
Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you not speak a word of bringing the king back?" And the talk of all Israel came to the king.
SMT
And Absalom whom we anointed over us died in war. And now, wherefore are ye silent to turn back the king?

Commentary for 2 Samuel 19:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 19:10
Summary
People acknowledge Absalom's death, question next steps
Place
Israel
Event
People recognize shift in leadership
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative