2 Samuel 15:33
◄  2 Samuel 15:33  ►
New International Version (©2011)
David said to him, "If you go with me, you will be a burden to me.

New Living Translation (©2007)
But David told him, "If you go with me, you will only be a burden.

English Standard Version (©2001)
David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
David said to him, "If you pass over with me, then you will be a burden to me.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
David said to him, "If you go away with me, you'll be a burden to me,

International Standard Version (©2012)
David greeted him, "If you come along with me, you'll be a burden to me.

NET Bible (©2006)
David said to him, "If you leave with me you will be a burden to me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
David told him, "If you go with me, you will only be a burden to me.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Unto whom David said, If you go on with me, then you shall be a burden unto me:

American King James Version
To whom David said, If you pass on with me, then you shall be a burden to me:

American Standard Version
And David said unto him, If thou passest on with me, then thou wilt be a burden unto me:

Douay-Rheims Bible
And David said to him: If thou come with me, thou wilt be a burden to me:

Darby Bible Translation
And David said to him, If thou passest on with me, thou wilt be a burden to me;

English Revised Version
And David said unto him, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:

Webster's Bible Translation
To whom David said, If thou shalt pass on with me, then thou wilt be a burden to me:

World English Bible
David said to him, "If you pass on with me, then you will be a burden to me;

Young's Literal Translation
and David saith to him, 'If thou hast passed on with me then thou hast been on me for a burden,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

15:31-37 David prays not against Ahithophel's person, but against his counsel. He prayed this, in firm belief that God has all hearts in his hand, and tongues also. But we must second our prayers with endeavours, and David did so, else we tempt God. But we do not find wisdom and simplicity so united in any mere man, that we can perceive nothing which needs forgiveness. Yet, when the Son of David was treated with all possible treachery and cruelty, his wisdom, meekness, candour, and patience, were perfect. Him let us follow, cleave to, and serve, in life and in death.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 33. - A burden unto me. Host likely because Hushai was old and infirm. Others, with less probability, think that it was because of his rank, which would demand special attendance.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Unto whom David said,.... After he had heard what he had to say, and what tidings he brought:

and if thou passest on with me; in his march and flight:

then thou shalt be a burden to me; being to be maintained by him; and David having but scanty provisions, and so could not receive useless persons, as Hushai might be, perhaps an old man, that could be of no service to him, and unfit for travelling, and so would rather be an hinderance than an help unto him.

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David Weeps at Mount Olivet
…32And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth on his head: 33To whom David said, If you pass on with me, then you shall be a burden to me: 34But if you return to the city, and say to Absalom, I will be your servant, O king; as I have been your father's servant till now, so will I now also be your servant: then may you for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel. …

2 Samuel 19:35 I am now eighty years old. Can I tell the difference between what is enjoyable and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats and drinks? Can I still hear the voices of male and female singers? Why should your servant be an added burden to my lord the king?
2 Samuel 15:34 But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, 'Your Majesty, I will be your servant; I was your father's servant in the past, but now I will be your servant,' then you can help me by frustrating Ahithophel's advice.