Translations
Modern
While they were on the way, a report reached David: “Absalom has struck down all the sons of the king; not one of them is left!”
Traditional
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.
Literal
And it came to pass, they were on the way, that news came to David, saying, “Absalom has killed all the sons of the king, and not one of them is left.”
Latin
Cumque adhuc pergerent in itinere, fama pervenit ad David, dicens: Percussit Absalom omnes filios regis, et non remansit ex eis saltem unus.
Original
Hebrew
English
While they were on the way, a report reached David: “Absalom has struck down all the sons of the king; not one of them is left!”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Absalom Amnon Baal-Hazor David Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Shimeah Tamar (Person)