Translations
Modern
If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”
Traditional
Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me.
Literal
And if I had done against my soul a falsehood—For no matter is hidden from the king—then you would have set yourself against me.”
Latin
Sed etsi fecissem contra animam meam audacter, nequaquam hoc regem latere potuisset, et tu stares ex adverso?
Original
Hebrew
English
If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”
Notes
Events
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