Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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 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 But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?” Berean Standard Bible But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” Berean Literal Bible And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the battle. And now, why are you⁺ silent about bringing back the king?” King James Bible And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back? New King James Version But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now therefore, why do you say nothing about bringing back the king?” New American Standard Bible However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now then, why are you silent about bringing the king back?” NASB 1995 “However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now then, why are you silent about bringing the king back?” NASB 1977 “However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now then, why are you silent about bringing the king back?” Legacy Standard Bible However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. So now, why are you silent about having the king return?” Amplified Bible And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. So now, why are you [leaders] doing nothing about bringing back the king?” Berean Annotated Bible But Absalom (my father is peace), the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you⁺ say nothing about restoring the king? Christian Standard Bible But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” 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? 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? GOD'S WORD® Translation However, Absalom, whom we anointed to rule us, has died in battle. Why is no one talking about bringing back the king?" Good News Translation We anointed Absalom as our king, but he has been killed in battle. So why doesn't somebody try to bring King David back?" International Standard Version "The very same Absalom we anointed to rule just died in battle…!" "Now then, why remain silent about bringing the king back…?" NET Bible But Absalom, whom we anointed as our king, has died in battle. So now why do you hesitate to bring the king back?" New Heart English Bible Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you not speak a word of bringing the king back?" And the talk of all Israel came to the king. 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? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” 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?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Absalom whom we anointed over us [is] dead in battle, and now, why are you silent—to bring back the king?” Berean Literal Bible And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the battle. And now, why are you⁺ silent about bringing back the king?” 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?' Smith's Literal Translation And Absalom whom we anointed over us died in war. And now, wherefore are ye silent to turn back the king? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in the battle: how long are you silent, and bring not back the king? Catholic Public Domain Version But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?” New American Bible but Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Why, then, should you remain silent about restoring the king to his palace?” When the talk of all Israel reached the king, New Revised Standard Version But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Absalom, whom we anointed and made king over us, is dead in battle. And they said every man to his neighbor, Why therefore hesitate to go back with the king? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For Abishlum whom we anointed and we raised up over us has died in battle.” And they said, each man to his neighbor: “Why therefore are you hesitating to return yourselves with the King? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now, therefore, why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abessalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle: and now why are ye silent about bringing back the king? And the word of all Israel came to the king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Restored as King…9And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. 10But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” 11Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters?… Cross References But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, 2 Samuel 15:10 Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 2 Samuel 15:6 Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. has died in battle. 2 Samuel 18:14-15 But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. / And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him. 2 Samuel 18:32-33 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.” / The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” 1 Samuel 31:4-6 Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. / When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him. / So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” 2 Samuel 3:17-21 Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” / Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. … 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. / They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. / And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. 2 Samuel 5:2 Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 16:12-13 So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 1 Samuel 18:7 And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 1 Samuel 19:8 When war broke out again, David went out and fought the Philistines and struck them with such a mighty blow that they fled before him. 1 Samuel 25:28 Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. 1 Kings 12:16 When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, Treasury of Scripture And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak you not a word of bringing the king back? whom 2 Samuel 15:12,13 And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom… Hosea 8:4 They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off. is dead 2 Samuel 18:14 Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. Judges 18:9 And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land. Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Anointed Battle Dead Died Fight Getting However Israel Rule Ruler Silent Speak WordJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Anointed Battle Dead Died Fight Getting However Israel Rule Ruler Silent Speak Word2 Samuel 19 1. Joab causes the king to cease his mourning9. The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back 11. David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah 18. Shimei is pardoned 24. Mephibosheth excused 32. Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family 41. The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, This phrase highlights the people's choice to follow Absalom, David's son, who led a rebellion against his father. The anointing of Absalom signifies a significant shift in loyalty, reflecting the people's desire for change and perhaps dissatisfaction with David's rule. This act of anointing parallels the earlier anointing of Saul and David, indicating a formal recognition of leadership. Theologically, it underscores the human tendency to seek leaders who align with immediate desires rather than divine will, as seen in 1 Samuel 8:5-7 when Israel demanded a king. has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” Persons / Places / Events 1. AbsalomThe son of King David who led a rebellion against his father. His death in battle marks a turning point in the account. 2. David The rightful king of Israel, who is in exile due to Absalom's rebellion. The verse discusses the people's hesitation to bring him back as king. 3. Israelites The people of Israel who had previously supported Absalom's rebellion but are now reconsidering their allegiance. 4. Battle Refers to the conflict where Absalom was killed, leading to a shift in political power back to David. 5. Jerusalem The capital city where David is expected to return as king. Teaching Points The Consequences of RebellionAbsalom's death serves as a reminder of the consequences of rebelling against God's anointed leader. Rebellion against God’s order leads to chaos and destruction. The Importance of Repentance and Restoration The Israelites' hesitation to bring back David highlights the need for repentance and restoration. Just as they needed to restore David as king, we must restore our relationship with God when we stray. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Despite human actions and rebellion, God's sovereign plan prevails. David's return to the throne illustrates God's control over leadership and authority. The Role of Community in Decision-Making The Israelites' collective decision to bring back David emphasizes the importance of community in making decisions that align with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 19:10?2. How does 2 Samuel 19:10 illustrate the importance of recognizing God's chosen leaders? 3. What lessons on loyalty can we learn from 2 Samuel 19:10? 4. How does 2 Samuel 19:10 connect to Romans 13:1 about authority? 5. In what ways can we apply 2 Samuel 19:10 to modern church leadership? 6. How does 2 Samuel 19:10 challenge us to evaluate our allegiance to God? 7. Why did the Israelites hesitate to bring King David back in 2 Samuel 19:10? 8. How does 2 Samuel 19:10 reflect on leadership and loyalty? 9. What does 2 Samuel 19:10 reveal about the nature of repentance and forgiveness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19? 11. What historical or archaeological evidence confirms the large-scale support David received upon returning as described in 2 Samuel 19:9-10? 12. How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution? 13. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 14. Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate? What Does 2 Samuel 19:10 Mean But Absalom“Absalom, the man we anointed over us…” (2 Samuel 19:10a) • The northern tribes recall how they once shifted loyalty to David’s son (cf. 2 Samuel 15:10). • Their words reveal remorse: Absalom’s charm and promise had seduced them, yet the rebellion ended in ruin (2 Samuel 18:9–15; Proverbs 14:12). • The contrast is stark—Absalom was self-serving, while David was the Lord’s chosen king (1 Samuel 16:1, 13). The Man We Anointed Over Us “…the man we anointed over us…” • “We” underscores personal responsibility; they had actively crowned a counterfeit leader (Hosea 8:4). • By admitting this, they acknowledge sin against God’s established order (Romans 13:1). • Their confession is the first step toward national restoration (Psalm 51:17). Has Died in Battle “…has died in battle.” • Absalom’s death ended the rebellion (2 Samuel 18:14–17). • The Lord vindicated His anointed, just as He often intervenes for His covenant king (Psalm 2:1–6; 2 Samuel 22:1). • The people now see that opposing God’s plan brings defeat (Numbers 14:41–45). So Why Do You Say Nothing “So why do you say nothing…” • Silence reveals hesitation and fear of consequences from David (Proverbs 29:25). • Yet delaying to act compounds guilt; indecision in matters of obedience is itself disobedience (James 4:17). • Their leaders must speak and lead in repentance (2 Samuel 19:11). About Restoring the King? “…about restoring the king?” • David’s rightful throne speaks of God’s unchanging covenant (2 Samuel 7:12–16). • Restoration requires inviting David back, honoring him publicly, and reaffirming allegiance (2 Samuel 19:11–15). • Spiritually, it reminds believers to enthrone Christ afresh whenever rival loyalties die (Colossians 3:1–4; Revelation 3:20). summary 2 Samuel 19:10 captures Israel’s turning point: they confess the folly of elevating Absalom, recognize God’s judgment in his death, and accept responsibility to bring David back. The verse calls God’s people to reject false allegiances, repent without delay, and restore the rightful King to His place of honor in their lives. (10) We anointed over us.--There is no other mention of the anointing of Absalom, and it certainly would not have been performed by the high-priests. It may have been done by some prophet, or this may be a mere form of expression taken from the custom of anointing, and only mean "whom we appointed over us."Why speak ye not?--There was evidently a hesitation and delay, arising probably from a mere want of organisation, but yet of dangerous tendency. It is under these circumstances that David shows that politic power which had so often before stood him in good stead. The LXX. very unnecessarily places at the end of this verse the clause which is found at the end of 2Samuel 19:11. 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.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Absalom,וְאַבְשָׁלוֹם֙ (wə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites the man אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we anointed מָשַׁ֣חְנוּ (mā·šaḥ·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint over us, עָלֵ֔ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against has died מֵ֖ת (mêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill in battle. בַּמִּלְחָמָ֑ה (bam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war So וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time why לָמָ֥ה (lā·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what do you אַתֶּ֛ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you say nothing מַחֲרִשִׁ֖ים (ma·ḥă·ri·šîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2790: To cut in, engrave, plow, devise about restoring לְהָשִׁ֥יב (lə·hā·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again the king?” הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Links 2 Samuel 19:10 NIV2 Samuel 19:10 NLT 2 Samuel 19:10 ESV 2 Samuel 19:10 NASB 2 Samuel 19:10 KJV 2 Samuel 19:10 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 19:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 19:10 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 19:10 French Bible 2 Samuel 19:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 19:10 Absalom whom we anointed over us (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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