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;

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:9

King James Version

9 And 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.

English Standard Version

9 And all the people were arguing throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, "The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies and saved us from the hand of the Philistines, and now he has fled out of the land from Absalom.

The Message

9 Meanwhile, the whole populace was now complaining to its leaders, "Wasn't it the king who saved us time and again from our enemies, and rescued us from the Philistines? And now he has had to flee the country on account of Absalom.

New King James Version

9 Now all the people were in a dispute throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, "The king saved us from the hand of our enemies, he delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, and now he has fled from the land because of Absalom.

New Living Translation

9 And throughout all the tribes of Israel there was much discussion and argument going on. The people were saying, "The king rescued us from our enemies and saved us from the Philistines, but Absalom chased him out of the country.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:9

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:9-15

(Read 2 Samuel 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, Psalm 110:2,3.

10 and Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?"

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:10

King James Version

10 And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak speak...: Heb. are ye silent? ye not a word of bringing the king back?

English Standard Version

10 But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?"

The Message

10 And now this Absalom whom we made king is dead in battle. So what are you waiting for? Why don't you bring the king back?"

New King James Version

10 But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now therefore, why do you say nothing about bringing back the king?"

New Living Translation

10 Now Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, is dead. Why not ask David to come back and be our king again?"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:10

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:9-15

(Read 2 Samuel 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, Psalm 110:2,3.