Translations
Modern
In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.”
Traditional
Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
Literal
Only yesterday you arrived, and today should I make you wander up and down with us, since I go on where I know not? Turn back and take back your brothers with you.” May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.
Latin
Heri venisti, et hodie compelleris nobiscum egredi? ego autem vadam quo iturus sum: revertere, et reduc tecum fratres tuos, et Dominus faciet tecum misericordiam et veritatem, quia ostendisti gratiam et fidem.
Original
Hebrew
English
In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.”
Notes
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Absalom David Gilead (Place) Ittai Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Proverbs, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Aliens: David's Kindness To David: King of Israel: David's Flight from Jerusalem Friendship: David and Ittai Gath: Band of Gittites, Attached to David Ittai: Supports David Against Absalom Unselfishness: David