Parallel Verses New Living Translation Return to Jerusalem and tell Absalom, 'I will now be your adviser, O king, just as I was your father's adviser in the past.' Then you can frustrate and counter Ahithophel's advice. King James Bible But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel. Darby Bible Translation but if thou return to the city, and say to Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so now will I be thy servant; then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel. World English Bible but if you return to the city, and tell Absalom, 'I will be your servant, O king. As I have been your father's servant in time past, so will I now be your servant; then will you defeat for me the counsel of Ahithophel.' Young's Literal Translation and if to the city thou dost turn back, and hast said to Absalom, Thy servant I am, O king; servant of thy father I am also hitherto, and now, I am also thy servant; then thou hast made void for me the counsel of Ahithophel; 2 Samuel 15:34 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible15:34 And say - That is, as faithful to thee, as I have been to thy father. David's suggesting this crafty counsel must be reckoned amongst his sins. Nevertheless God was pleased to direct this evil advice to a good end. 2 Samuel 15:34 Parallel Commentaries Library A Light to Lighten the GentilesP. G. 2 Sam. xv. 19-22; John xii. 26 "Wherefore goest thou with me?" Said the king disowned-- Said the king despised, rejected, Disenthroned. "Go, return unto thy place, To thy king of yore-- Here a pilgrim and a stranger, Nothing more. "Not for thee the cities fair, Hills of corn and wine-- All was portioned ere thou camest, Nought is thine. "Wandering forth where'er I may, Exiled from mine own, Shame, rejection I can grant thee; That alone. "Turn and take thy brethren back, With thy people … Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others The Daily Walk with Others (iii. ). And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided That Whereas the City of Jerusalem had Been Five Times Taken Formerly, this was the Second Time of Its Desolation. A Brief Account of Its History. Cross References 2 Samuel 16:16 When David's friend Hushai the Arkite arrived, he went immediately to see Absalom. "Long live the king!" he exclaimed. "Long live the king!" 2 Samuel 16:19 "And anyway, why shouldn't I serve you? Just as I was your father's adviser, now I will be your adviser!" 2 Samuel 17:14 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "Hushai's advice is better than Ahithophel's." For the LORD had determined to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel, which really was the better plan, so that he could bring disaster on Absalom! Jump to Previous Able Absalom Ab'salom Advice Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Ahithophel's City Counsel Defeat Designs Effect Father's Help Hitherto Mayest Past Servant Thwart Time Turn WiltJump to Next Able Absalom Ab'salom Advice Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Ahithophel's City Counsel Defeat Designs Effect Father's Help Hitherto Mayest Past Servant Thwart Time Turn WiltLinks 2 Samuel 15:34 NIV2 Samuel 15:34 NLT 2 Samuel 15:34 ESV 2 Samuel 15:34 NASB 2 Samuel 15:34 KJV 2 Samuel 15:34 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 15:34 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 15:34 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 15:34 French Bible 2 Samuel 15:34 German Bible 2 Samuel 15:34 Commentaries Bible Hub |