2 Samuel 15:16 Parallel Translations

The king left on foot, and his whole household followed him except ten concubines whom the king left behind to take care of the palace. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.

ASV:

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, that were concubines, to keep the house.

BBE:

So the king went out, taking with him all the people of his house, but for ten of his women, who were to take care of the house.

DBY:

And the king went forth, and all his household after him, and the king left ten women, concubines, to keep the house.

ERV:

And the king went forth, and all his household after him, And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.

JPS:

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, that were concubines, to keep the house.

WBS:

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women who were concubines to keep the house.

WEB:

The king went forth, and all his household after him. The king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.

YLT:

And the king goeth out, and all his household at his feet, and the king leaveth ten women -- concubines -- to keep the house.

2 Samuel 15:16 Cross References

XREF:

2 Samuel 16:21 Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Go in to your father's concubines, whom he has left to keep the house; then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself odious to your father. The hands of all who are with you will also be strengthened."

2 Samuel 16:22 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

15:16 After him - Or, on foot, which the king chose to do, to humble himself under the hand of God; to encourage his companions in this hard and comfortless march; and to move compassion in his people towards him. Concubines - For he supposed that their sex would protect them, and their relation to David would gain them some respect, or at least, safety from his son.

MHC:

15:13-23 David determined to quit Jerusalem. He took this resolve, as a penitent submitting to the rod. Before unrighteous Absalom he could justify himself, and stand out; but before the righteous God he must condemn himself, and yield to his judgments. Thus he accepts the punishment of his sin. And good men, when they themselves suffer, are anxious that others should not be led to suffer with them. He compelled none; those whose hearts were with Absalom, to Absalom let them go, and so shall their doom be. Thus Christ enlists none but willing followers. David cannot bear to think that Ittai, a stranger and an exile, a proselyte and a new convert, who ought to be encouraged and made easy, should meet with hard usage. But such value has Ittai for David's wisdom and goodness, that he will not leave him. He is a friend indeed, who loves at all times, and will adhere to us in adversity. Let us cleave to the Son of David, with full purpose of heart, and neither life nor death shall separate us from his love.

CONC:

Care Concubines Forth Household Leaveth Palace Taking Ten Women

Care Concubines Entire Feet Following Forth House Household Leaveth Palace Ten Women

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