Translations
Modern
The man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’
Traditional
And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king’s son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom.
Literal
And the man said to Joab, “Even if I was weighing in my hands a thousand shekels of silver, I would not have sent out my hand against the son of the king. For in our hearing the king commanded you and Abishai and Ittai, saying, ‘Protect for my sake the young man Absalom.’
Latin
Qui dixit ad Joab: Si appenderes in manibus meis mille argenteos, nequaquam mitterem manum meam in filium regis: audientibus enim nobis præcepit rex tibi, et Abisai, et Ethai, dicens: Custodite mihi puerum Absalom.
Original
Hebrew
English
The man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’
Notes
Events
Measurements
- a thousand shekels of silver: About 25.1 lb (11.4 kg)
People
Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Ittai: Gittite commander who remained loyal to David Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Glossary
Abishai Absalom David Ephraim, Tribe of Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Absalom: Death and Burial Citizens: Loyal: David's Soldiers Ephraim: A Forest East of the Jordan River: Absalom Killed In Loyalty: David's Soldiers Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by David Presents were Given: To Reward Service