2 Samuel 19:12

Ye are my brethren, ye are my bones and my flesh: wherefore then are ye the last to bring back the king?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 19:12

BSB

You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?'

AKJV

You are my brothers, you are my bones and my flesh: why then are you the last to bring back the king?

CPDV

You are my brothers; you are my bone and my flesh. Why are you the last to lead back the king?'

ERV

Ye are my brethren, ye are my bone and my flesh: wherefore then are ye the last to bring back the king?

NHEB

You are my brothers, you are my bone and my flesh. Why then are you the last to bring back the king?'

SMT

Ye my brethren; my bone and flesh are ye: and wherefore will ye be last to turn back the king?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 19:12

YearemybrethrenH251Noun MasculineyearemybonesH6106Noun FeminineandmyfleshH1320Noun MasculinewhereforethenareyethelastH314AdjectivetobringbackH7725VerbthekingH4428Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 19:12

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 19:12

Summary

King appeals to kinship bond with Judah

Place

Judah

Event

David emphasizes familial ties

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC