Translations
Modern
But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”
Traditional
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
Literal
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the battle. And now, why are you silent about bringing back the king?”
Latin
Absalom autem, quem unximus super nos, mortuus est in bello: usquequo siletis, et non reducitis regem?
Original
Hebrew
English
But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”
Notes
The argument among the tribes of Israel (possibly only the northern tribes) led them to agree that they should ask David to return as king. They may have preferred this option instead of returning to a time of weak shared leadership (the period of the judges; see 2 Samuel 20:1).
Events
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne
Glossary
David Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second