2 Samuel 19:36

“Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 2 Samuel 19:36

Thy seruant will goe a little way ouer Iordane with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Your servant would merely cross over the Jordan with the king. Why should the king compensate me {with} this reward?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thy servant would but just go over the Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Your servant's desire was only to take the king over Jordan; why is the king to give me such a reward?
- Basic English Bible

Thy servant will go a little way over the Jordan with the king; and why should the king recompense it to me with this reward?
- Darby Bible

Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense me with such a reward?
- Webster's Bible

Your servant would but just go over the Jordan with the king. Why should the king repay me with such a reward?
- World English Bible

As a little thing, thy servant doth pass over the Jordan with the king, and why doth the king recompense me this recompense?
- Youngs Literal Bible

(19:37) Thy servant would but just go over the Jordan with the king; and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for 2 Samuel 19:36

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 19:36


19:35 I am, &c. - My senses are grown dull, and incapable of relishing the pleasures of a court. I am past taking pleasures in delicious tastes, or sweet musick, and other such delights. I am through age both useless and burdensome to others, and therefore most improper for a court life.

19:37 That I may die in mine own city - That my bones may with little ado, be carried to the place of their rest. The grave is ready for


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