2 Samuel 5 - Compare Translations
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2 Samuel 5:1
KJVThen came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
WEBThen all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and spoke, saying, “Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.
YLTAnd all the tribes of Israel come unto David, to Hebron, and speak, saying, `Lo, we [are] thy bone and thy flesh;
2 Samuel 5:2
KJVAlso in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
WEBIn times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out and in. Yahweh said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be prince over Israel.’”
YLTalso heretofore, in Saul's being king over us, thou hast been he who is bringing out and bringing in Israel, and Jehovah saith to thee, Thou dost feed My people Israel, and thou art for leader over Israel.'
2 Samuel 5:3
KJVSo all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David king over Israel.
WEBSo all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron, and king David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh; and they anointed David king over Israel.
YLTAnd all the elders of Israel come unto the king, to Hebron, and king David maketh with them a covenant in Hebron before Jehovah, and they anoint David for king over Israel.
2 Samuel 5:4
KJVDavid was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
WEBDavid was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
YLTA son of thirty years [is] David in his being king; forty years he hath reigned;
2 Samuel 5:5
KJVIn Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
WEBIn Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
YLTin Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years, over all Israel and Judah.
2 Samuel 5:6
KJVAnd the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.
WEBThe king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, “The blind and the lame will keep you out of here”; thinking, “David can’t come in here.”
YLTAnd the king goeth, and his men, to Jerusalem, unto the Jebusite, the inhabitant of the land, and they speak to David, saying, `Thou dost not come in hither, except thou turn aside the blind and the lame;' saying, `David doth not come in hither.'
2 Samuel 5:7
KJVNevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
WEBNevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. This is David’s city.
YLTAnd David captureth the fortress of Zion, it [is] the city of David.
2 Samuel 5:8
KJVAnd David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.
WEBDavid said on that day, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites, let him go up to the watercourse and strike those lame and blind, who are hated by David’s soul.” Therefore they say, “The blind and the lame can’t come into the house.”
YLTAnd David saith on that day, `Any one smiting the Jebusite, (let him go up by the watercourse), and the lame and the blind -- the hated of David's soul,' -- because the blind and lame say, `He doth not come into the house.'
2 Samuel 5:9
KJVSo David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
WEBDavid lived in the stronghold, and called it David’s city. David built around from Millo and inward.
YLTAnd David dwelleth in the fortress, and calleth it -- City of David, and David buildeth round about, from Millo and inward,
2 Samuel 5:10
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2 Samuel 5:11
KJVAnd Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.
WEBHiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, with cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.
YLTAnd Hiram king of Tyre sendeth messengers unto David, and cedar-trees, and artificers of wood, and artificers of stone, for walls, and they build a house for David,
2 Samuel 5:12
KJVAnd David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
WEBDavid perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.
YLTand David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, and that He hath lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel.
2 Samuel 5:13
KJVAnd David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
WEBDavid took more concubines and wives for himself out of Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.
YLTAnd David taketh again concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after his coming from Hebron, and there are born again to David sons and daughters.
2 Samuel 5:14
KJVAnd these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
WEBThese are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
YLTAnd these [are] the names of those born to him in Jerusalem: Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
2 Samuel 5:15
KJVIbhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
WEBIbhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
YLTand Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
2 Samuel 5:16
KJVAnd Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
WEBElishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
YLTand Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
2 Samuel 5:17
KJVBut when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.
WEBWhen the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold.
YLTAnd the Philistines hear that they have anointed David for king over Israel, and all the Philistines come up to seek David, and David heareth, and goeth down unto the fortress,
2 Samuel 5:18
KJVThe Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
WEBNow the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
YLTand the Philistines have come, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim.
2 Samuel 5:19
KJVAnd David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
WEBDavid inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hand?”
YLTAnd David asketh of Jehovah, saying, `Do I go up unto the Philistines? dost Thou give them into my hand?' And Jehovah saith unto David, `Go up, for I certainly give the Philistines into thy hand.'
2 Samuel 5:20
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2 Samuel 5:21
KJVAnd there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.
WEBThey left their images there; and David and his men took them away.
YLTAnd they forsake there their idols, and David and his men lift them up.
2 Samuel 5:22
KJVAnd the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
WEBThe Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
YLTAnd the Philistines add again to come up, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim,
2 Samuel 5:23
KJVAnd when David enquired of the Lord, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.
WEBWhen David inquired of Yahweh, he said, “You shall not go up. Circle around behind them, and attack them in front of the mulberry trees.
YLTand David asketh of Jehovah, and He saith, `Thou dost not go up, turn round unto their rear, and thou hast come to them over-against the mulberries,
2 Samuel 5:24
KJVAnd let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the Lord go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.
WEBWhen you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then stir yourself up; for then Yahweh has gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.”
YLTand it cometh to pass, in thy hearing the sound of a stepping in the tops of the mulberries, then thou dost move sharply, for then hath Jehovah gone out before thee to smite in the camp of the Philistines.'
2 Samuel 5:25
KJVAnd David did so, as the Lord had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
WEBDavid did so, as Yahweh commanded him, and struck the Philistines all the way from Geba to Gezer.
YLTAnd David doth so, as Jehovah commanded him, and smiteth the Philistines from Geba unto thy coming to Gazer.
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