Parallel Verses New Living Translation Ahithophel told him, "Go and sleep with your father's concubines, for he has left them here to look after the palace. Then all Israel will know that you have insulted your father beyond hope of reconciliation, and they will throw their support to you." King James Bible And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong. Darby Bible Translation And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to thy father's concubines, whom he has left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art become odious with thy father; and the hands of all that are with thee shall be strong. World English Bible Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Go in to your father's concubines, that he has left to keep the house. Then all Israel will hear that you are abhorred by your father. Then the hands of all who are with you will be strong." Young's Literal Translation And Ahithophel saith unto Absalom, 'Go in unto the concubines of thy father, whom he left to keep the house, and all Israel hath heard that thou hast been abhorred by thy father, and the hands of all who are with thee have been strong.' 2 Samuel 16:21 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible16:21 Go - This counsel he gave, partly to revenge the injury done to Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, 2Sam 11:3, who was the son of Ahithophel, chap.23:34, and principally for his own, and the people's safety, that the breach between David and Absalom might be irreparable. For this would provoke David in the highest degree and cut of all hope of reconciliation, which otherwise might have been expected by some treaty between Absalom and his tender - hearted father. But in that case his followers, and especially Ahithophel, had been left to David's mercy, and therefore obliged to prosecute the war with all vigour, and to abandon all thoughts of peace: as knowing that his father, though be might dissemble, yet would never forgive so foul a crime. Be strong - They will fight with greater courage and resolution, when they are freed from the fear of thy reconciliation, which otherwise would make their hearts faint, and hands slack in thy cause. But by this we may see the character of Absalom's party, and how abominably wicked they were, whom such a scandalous action tied the faster to him. And we may farther learn, how corrupt the body of the people was, how ripe for that judgment which is now hastening to them. 2 Samuel 16:21 Parallel Commentaries Library Voluntary SufferingI gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. T hat which often passes amongst men for resolution, and the proof of a noble, courageous spirit, is, in reality, the effect of a weak and little mind. At least, it is chiefly owing to the presence of certain circumstances, which have a greater influence upon the conduct, than any inherent principle. Thus may persons who appear to set death and danger at defiance in the hour … John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 Meditations for one that is Like to Die. No Sorrow Like Messiah's Sorrow Samuel Cross References 2 Samuel 12:11 "This is what the LORD says: Because of what you have done, I will cause your own household to rebel against you. I will give your wives to another man before your very eyes, and he will go to bed with them in public view. 2 Samuel 15:16 So the king and all his household set out at once. He left no one behind except ten of his concubines to look after the palace. 2 Samuel 16:20 Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and asked him, "What should I do next?" 2 Samuel 17:7 "Well," Hushai replied to Absalom, "this time Ahithophel has made a mistake. 2 Samuel 20:3 When David came to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to look after the palace and placed them in seclusion. Their needs were provided for, but he no longer slept with them. So each of them lived like a widow until she died. Jump to Previous Abhorred Absalom Ab'salom Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Care Concubines Father's Hands Hear House Israel Lie Nostrils Odious Palace Stench Strengthened StrongJump to Next Abhorred Absalom Ab'salom Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Care Concubines Father's Hands Hear House Israel Lie Nostrils Odious Palace Stench Strengthened StrongLinks 2 Samuel 16:21 NIV2 Samuel 16:21 NLT 2 Samuel 16:21 ESV 2 Samuel 16:21 NASB 2 Samuel 16:21 KJV 2 Samuel 16:21 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 16:21 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 16:21 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 16:21 French Bible 2 Samuel 16:21 German Bible 2 Samuel 16:21 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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