2 Samuel 19:10
◄  2 Samuel 19:10  ►
New International Version (©2011)
and Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?"

New Living Translation (©2007)
Now Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, is dead. Why not ask David to come back and be our king again?"

English Standard Version (©2001)
But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now then, why are you silent about bringing the king back?"

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?"

International Standard Version (©2012)
"The very same Absalom we anointed to rule just died in battle.!" "Now then, why remain silent about bringing the king back.?"

NET Bible (©2006)
But Absalom, whom we anointed as our king, has died in battle. So now why do you hesitate to bring the king back?"

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
However, Absalom, whom we anointed to rule us, has died in battle. Why is no one talking about bringing back the king?"

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak you not a word of bringing the king back?

American King James Version
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak you not a word of bringing the king back?

American Standard Version
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Douay-Rheims Bible
But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in the battle: how long are you silent, and bring not back the king?

Darby Bible Translation
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle; and now why are ye silent as to bringing the king back?

English Revised Version
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Webster's Bible Translation
And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

World English Bible
Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why don't you speak a word of bringing the king back?"

Young's Literal Translation
and Absalom whom we anointed over us is dead in battle, and now, why are ye silent -- to bring back the king?'

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

19:9-15 God's providence, by the priests' persuasions and Amasa's interest, brought the people to resolve the recall of the king. David stirred not till he received this invitation. Our Lord Jesus will rule in those that invite him to the throne in their hearts, and not till he is invited. He first bows the heart, and makes it willing in the day of his power, then rules in the midst of his enemies, Ps 110:2,3.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 10. - Absalom, whom we anointed over us. It is evident from these words that there had been some solemn anointing and appointment of Absalom, and this accounts for the manner in which his partisans are always described as "Israel," while David's men are simply "his servants." With this anointment there must also have been a formal renunciation of David's rule, and, being thus dethroned, he does not attempt to return until the nation summons him back. As the flight of David narrated in ch. 16. was extremely hurried, the conspirators must have kept their counsel well, and whatever rumours reached him apparently he disregarded. But meanwhile representatives of the tribes secretly convened at Hebron had claimed to act in the name of Israel, and, chosen a new king. The words certainly imply that, had Absalom lived, the Israelites would have considered themselves bound to obey him.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us,.... To be king; which either was really done by Absalom's party, or in effect by proclaiming and appointing him king:

is dead in battle; which shows the thing was not of God, and by which means they were released from their oath of allegiance to him:

now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back? nobody speaks of it, gives the least hint of it, or shows any concern about it; but the greatest coldness and indifference, as if it was a matter of no importance.

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David Restored as King
8Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told to all the people, saying, Behold, the king does sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent. 9And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom. 10And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak you not a word of bringing the king back? …

2 Samuel 19:9 Throughout the tribes of Israel, all the people were arguing among themselves, saying, "The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies; he is the one who rescued us from the hand of the Philistines. But now he has fled the country to escape from Absalom;
2 Samuel 19:11 King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: "Ask the elders of Judah, 'Why should you be the last to bring the king back to his palace, since what is being said throughout Israel has reached the king at his quarters?
2 Samuel 19:40 When the king crossed over to Gilgal, Kimham crossed with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel had taken the king over.