2 Samuel 16:12

Translations

Modern

Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

Traditional

It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.

Literal

Perhaps YHWH will look on my affliction and YHWH and will return me with good for his cursing this day.”

Latin

…si forte respiciat Dominus afflictionem meam, et reddat mihi Dominus bonum pro maledictione hac hodierna.

Original

Hebrew

English

Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

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

Related verses

Deuteronomy 23:5
Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you.
Hebrews 12:10
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
Exodus 2:24–25
So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Psalm 25:18
Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.
Matthew 5:11–12
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
2 Thessalonians 1:7
…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Genesis 29:32–33
And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”
1 Samuel 1:11
And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
Isaiah 27:7
Has the LORD struck Israel as He struck her oppressors? Was she killed like those who slayed her?
1 Peter 4:12–19
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Bread: Often Given As a Present Clemency of David Toward Disloyal Subjects: Shimei Forgiveness: David Forgives Shimei Meekness: David Prayer: Imprecatory Shimei: A Benjamite: Curses David; David's Magnanimity Toward

2 Samuel 16:12

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