Verse 19

2 Samuel 15:19

Noah Webster Bible

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19 Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Why goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king; for thou art a stranger, and also an exile.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ אֶל אִתַּ֣י הַ/גִּתִּ֔י לָ֧/מָּה תֵלֵ֛ךְ גַּם אַתָּ֖ה אִתָּ֑/נוּ שׁ֣וּב וְ/שֵׁ֤ב עִם הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ כִּֽי נָכְרִ֣י אַ֔תָּה וְ/גַם גֹּלֶ֥ה אַתָּ֖ה לִ/מְקוֹמֶֽ/ךָ

English Translation

And the king said to Ittai the Gittite, "Why will you also go with us? Return and stay with the king, for you are a foreigner and also an exile from your place."

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Chapter 15 Context

1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run... Focus ↗

2 And Absalom rose early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so , that when any man that... Focus ↗

3 And Absalom said to him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed by the kin... Focus ↗

4 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who hath any suit or ca... Focus ↗

5 And it was so , that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and t... Focus ↗

6 And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole th... Focus ↗

7 And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said to the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay... Focus ↗

8 For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me aga... Focus ↗

9 And the king said to him, Go in peace, So he arose, and went to Hebron. Focus ↗

10 But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of... Focus ↗

11 And with Absalom went two hundred men from Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simpl... Focus ↗

12 And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, whi... Focus ↗

13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. Focus ↗

14 And David said to all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we s... Focus ↗

15 And the king's servants said to the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatever my lord the... Focus ↗

16 And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women who were concu... Focus ↗

17 And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off. Focus ↗

18 And all his servants passed on by his side; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all... Focus ↗

19 Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Why goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide...

20 Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go w... Focus ↗

21 And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in... Focus ↗

22 And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and a... Focus ↗

23 And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself pa... Focus ↗

24 And lo, Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him bearing the ark of the covenant of God (Elohim... Focus ↗

25 And the king said to Zadok, Carry back the ark of God (Elohim) into the city: if I shall find favor... Focus ↗

26 But if he shall thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth... Focus ↗

27 The king said also to Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your... Focus ↗

28 See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until word shall come from you to certify me. Focus ↗

29 Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God (Elohim) again to Jerusalem: and they tarried th... Focus ↗

30 And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went, and had his head covered, and... Focus ↗

31 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LOR... Focus ↗

32 And it came to pass, that when David had come to the top of the mount , where he worshiped God (Eloh... Focus ↗

33 To whom David said, If thou shalt pass on with me, then thou wilt be a burden to me: Focus ↗

34 But if thou shalt return to the city, and say to Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have b... Focus ↗

35 And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that whatev... Focus ↗

36 Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son , and Jonathan Abiathar's son... Focus ↗

37 So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem. Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: 2 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 15 (37 verses)
Version: Noah Webster Bible

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