2 Samuel 2 - Compare Translations
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2 Samuel 2:1
KJVAnd it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
WEBAfter this, David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?”
YLTAnd it cometh to pass afterwards, that David asketh at Jehovah, saying, `Do I go up into one of the cities of Judah?' and Jehovah saith unto him, `Go up.' And David saith, `Whither do I go up?' and He saith, `To Hebron.'
2 Samuel 2:2
KJVSo David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite.
WEBSo David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
YLTAnd David goeth up thither, and also his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite;
2 Samuel 2:3
KJVAnd his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
WEBDavid brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron.
YLTand his men who [are] with him hath David brought up -- a man and his household -- and they dwell in the cities of Hebron.
2 Samuel 2:4
KJVAnd the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.
WEBThe men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. They told David, “The men of Jabesh Gilead were those who buried Saul.”
YLTAnd the men of Judah come, and anoint there David for king over the house of Judah; and they declare to David, saying, `The men of Jabesh-Gilead [are] they who buried Saul.'
2 Samuel 2:5
KJVAnd David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
WEBDavid sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.
YLTAnd David sendeth messengers unto the men of Jabesh-Gilead, and saith unto them, `Blessed [are] ye of Jehovah, in that ye have done this kindness with your lord, with Saul, that ye bury him.
2 Samuel 2:6
KJVAnd now the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
WEBNow may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.
YLT`And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;
2 Samuel 2:7
KJVTherefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
WEBNow therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.”
YLTand now, are your hands strong, and be ye for sons of valour, for your lord Saul. [is] dead, and also -- me have the house of Judah anointed for king over them.'
2 Samuel 2:8
KJVBut Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
WEBNow Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul’s army, had taken Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
YLTAnd Abner, son of Ner, head of the host which Saul hath, hath taken Ish-Bosheth, son of Saul, and causeth him to pass over to Mahanaim,
2 Samuel 2:9
KJVAnd made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
WEBand he made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
YLTand causeth him to reign over Gilead, and over the Ashurite, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over Israel -- all of it.
2 Samuel 2:10
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2 Samuel 2:11
KJVAnd the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
WEBThe time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
YLTAnd the number of the days that David hath been king in Hebron, over the house of Judah, is seven years and six months.
2 Samuel 2:12
KJVAnd Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
WEBAbner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
YLTAnd Abner son of Ner goeth out, and servants of Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
2 Samuel 2:13
KJVAnd Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.
WEBJoab the son of Zeruiah and David’s servants went out, and met them by the pool of Gibeon; and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.
YLTAnd Joab son of Zeruiah, and servants of David, have gone out, and they meet by the pool of Gibeon together, and sit down, these by the pool on this [side], and these by the pool on that.
2 Samuel 2:14
KJVAnd Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
WEBAbner said to Joab, “Please let the young men arise and play before us!”
YLTAnd Abner saith unto Joab, `Let the youths rise, I pray thee, and they play before us;' and Joab saith, `Let them rise.'
2 Samuel 2:15
KJVThen there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
WEBThen they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of David’s servants.
YLTAnd they rise and pass over, in number twelve of Benjamin, even of Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
2 Samuel 2:16
KJVAnd they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
WEBThey each caught his opponent by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together: therefore that place in Gibeon was called Helkath Hazzurim.
YLTAnd they lay hold, each on the head of his companion, and his sword [is] in the side of his companion, and they fall together, and [one] calleth that place Helkath-Hazzurim, which [is] in Gibeon,
2 Samuel 2:17
KJVAnd there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
WEBThe battle was very severe that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before David’s servants.
YLTand the battle is very hard on that day, and Abner is smitten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
2 Samuel 2:18
KJVAnd there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.
WEBThe three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.
YLTAnd there are there three sons of Zeruiah, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel, and Asahel [is] light on his feet, as one of the roes which [are] in the field,
2 Samuel 2:19
KJVAnd Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.
WEBAsahel pursued Abner; and in going he didn’t turn to the right hand or to the left from following Abner.
YLTAnd Asahel pursueth after Abner, and hath not turned aside to go to the right or to the left, from after Abner.
2 Samuel 2:20
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2 Samuel 2:21
KJVAnd Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.
WEBAbner said to him, “Turn away to your right hand or to your left, and grab one of the young men, and take his armor.” But Asahel would not turn away from following him.
YLTAnd Abner saith to him, `Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and seize for thee one of the youths, and take to thee his armour;' and Asahel hath not been willing to turn aside from after him.
2 Samuel 2:22
KJVAnd Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?
WEBAbner said again to Asahel, “Turn away from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I look Joab your brother in the face?”
YLTAnd Abner addeth again, saying unto Asahel, `Turn thee aside from after me, why do I smite thee to the earth? and how do I lift up my face unto Joab thy brother?'
2 Samuel 2:23
KJVHowbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
WEBHowever he refused to turn away. Therefore Abner with the back end of the spear struck him in the body, so that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place. As many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
YLTAnd he refuseth to turn aside, and Abner smiteth him with the hinder part of the spear unto the fifth [rib], and the spear cometh out from behind him, and he falleth there, and dieth under it; and it cometh to pass, every one who hath come unto the place where Asahel hath fallen and dieth -- they stand still.
2 Samuel 2:24
KJVJoab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
WEBBut Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. The sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that lies before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
YLTAnd Joab and Abishai pursue after Abner, and the sun hath gone in, and they have come in unto the height of Ammah, which [is] on the front of Giah, the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
2 Samuel 2:25
KJVAnd the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.
WEBThe children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one band, and stood on the top of a hill.
YLTAnd the sons of Benjamin gather themselves together after Abner, and become one troop, and stand on the top of a certain height,
2 Samuel 2:26
KJVThen Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
WEBThen Abner called to Joab, and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Don’t you know that it will be bitterness in the latter end? How long will it be then, before you ask the people to return from following their brothers?”
YLTand Abner calleth unto Joab, and saith, `For ever doth the sword consume? hast thou not known that it is bitterness in the latter end? and till when dost thou not say to the people to turn back from after their brethren?'
2 Samuel 2:27
KJVAnd Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.
WEBJoab said, “As God lives, if you had not spoken, surely then in the morning the people would have gone away, and not each followed his brother.”
YLTAnd Joab saith, `God liveth! for unless thou hadst spoken, surely then from the morning had the people gone up each from after his brother.'
2 Samuel 2:28
KJVSo Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.
WEBSo Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued Israel no more, and they fought no more.
YLTAnd Joab bloweth with a trumpet, and all the people stand still, and pursue no more after Israel, nor have they added any more to fight.
2 Samuel 2:29
KJVAnd Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.
WEBAbner and his men went all that night through the Arabah; and they passed over the Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and came to Mahanaim.
YLTAnd Abner and his men have gone through the plain all that night, and pass over the Jordan, and go on [through] all Bithron, and come in to Mahanaim.
2 Samuel 2:30
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2 Samuel 2:31
KJVBut the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.
WEBBut David’s servants had struck Benjamin and of Abner’s men so that three hundred sixty men died.
YLTand the servants of David have smitten of Benjamin, even among the men of Abner, three hundred and sixty men -- they died.
2 Samuel 2:32
KJVAnd they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which was in Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.
WEBThey took up Asahel, and buried him in the tomb of his father, which was in Bethlehem. Joab and his men went all night, and the day broke on them at Hebron.
YLTAnd they lift up Asahel, and bury him in the burying-place of his father, which [is] in Beth-Lehem, and they go all the night -- Joab and his men -- and it is light to them in Hebron.
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