2 Samuel 18:32

Translations

Modern

The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And the Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you to harm you be like that young man.”

Traditional

And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is.

Literal

And the king said to the Cushite, “Is it all well for the young man Absalom?” And the Cushite answered, “And may be the enemies of my lord the king like that young man, all who rise against you to do harm.”

Latin

Dixit autem rex ad Chusi: Estne pax puero Absalom? Cui respondens Chusi: Fiant, inquit, sicut puer, inimici domini mei regis, et universi qui consurgunt adversus eum in malum.

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Hebrew

English

The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And the Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you to harm you be like that young man.”

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David Joab

Events

Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC

Related verses

Judges 5:31
So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.
1 Samuel 25:26
Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, since the LORD has held you back from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand, may your enemies and those who seek harm for my lord be like Nabal.
Psalm 68:1–2
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.
Daniel 4:19
For a time, Daniel, who was also known as Belteshazzar, was perplexed, and his thoughts alarmed him. So the king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.” “My lord,” replied Belteshazzar, “may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies!
2 Samuel 18:29
The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And Ahimaaz replied, “When Joab sent the king’s servant and your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I do not know what it was.”

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne

Places

Cush: Ancient region in Africa; associated with Egypt and Babylon

Glossary

Ahimaaz Cush (Place) Cushi Cushite David Ephraim, Tribe of Ethiopia Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Ahimaaz: Son of Zadok, the High Priest--Loyal to David Cushi: A Messenger, Who Brought News to David Select Readings: David's Lament Over Absalom

2 Samuel 18:32

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