2 Samuel 18:30

What does 2 Samuel 18:30 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 18:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the king said, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the king said, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the king said, Get back and take your place here. So turning to one side, he took his place there.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the king saith, `Turn round, station thyself here;' and he turneth round and standeth still.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the king said to him: Pass, and stand here.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the king said, Turn aside [and] stand here. And he turned aside and stood still.

Context

v.29And the king said, Is it well with the young man Absalom? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, even me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.

v.30This passage

v.31And, behold, the Cushite came; and the Cushite said, Tidings for my lord the king; for Jehovah hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.

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