2 Samuel 16:11

Translations

Modern

Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.

Traditional

And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him.

Literal

And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my son, who came out of my bowels, is seeking my life. And how much more that now this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse, for so YHWH has ordered him.

Latin

Et ait rex Abisai, et universis servis suis: Ecce filius meus qui egressus est de utero meo, quærit animam meam: quanto magis nunc filius Jemini? Dimittite eum ut maledicat juxta præceptum Domini:

Original

Hebrew

English

Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.

Notes

2 Samuel 16:11–12

How much more: David understood why someone who supported Saul might hate him.

Theme notes and profiles

Abishai Absalom David

Events

Reign of David

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Matthew 10:21
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Isaiah 10:5–7
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People

Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Abishai Absalom Curse, Cursed David Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei

Topics

Clemency of David Toward Disloyal Subjects: Shimei David: King of Israel: Meekness of Enemies: The Lives of, to be Spared Forgiveness: David Forgives Shimei Meekness: David Prayer: Imprecatory Resignation: Exemplified Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward Zeruiah: Mother of Three of David's Great Soldiers

2 Samuel 16:11

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