Parallel Verses
Amplified
So the king left, and all his household
New American Standard Bible
So the king went out and all his household
King James Version
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
Holman Bible
Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind 10 concubines to take care of the palace.
International Standard Version
So the king left, taking his entire household with him except for ten mistresses, who were to keep the palace in order.
A Conservative Version
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.
American Standard Version
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, that were concubines, to keep the house.
Bible in Basic English
So the king went out, taking with him all the people of his house, but for ten of his women, who were to take care of the house.
Darby Translation
And the king went forth, and all his household after him, and the king left ten women, concubines, to keep the house.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king will go forth, and all his house at his feet. And the king will leave ten women, concubines, to watch the house.
King James 2000
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The king went out with all his household {following him}, but the king left behind ten concubines to look after the house.
Modern King James verseion
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, concubines, to keep the house.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the king and all his household departed afoot. And he left behind him ten wives that were his concubines, to keep the house.
NET Bible
So the king and all the members of his royal court set out on foot, though the king left behind ten concubines to attend to the palace.
New Heart English Bible
The king went forth, and all his household after him. The king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.
The Emphasized Bible
So the king went forth, with all his household attending him, - but the king left ten women who were concubines, to keep the house.
Webster
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women who were concubines to keep the house.
World English Bible
The king went forth, and all his household after him. The king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king goeth out, and all his household at his feet, and the king leaveth ten women -- concubines -- to keep the house.
Themes
Concubinage » Laws concerning » Practiced by » David
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 15:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Flees From Jerusalem
15
The king’s servants said to him, “Listen, your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king decides.”
16 So the king left, and all his household
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:21-22
Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Go in to your father’s
2 Samuel 20:3
Then David came to his house (palace) at Jerusalem, and the king took the ten women, his
Judges 4:10
And Barak summoned [the fighting men of the tribes of] Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and ten thousand men went up
1 Samuel 25:27
Now this gift, which your maidservant has brought my lord, let it be given to the young men who
1 Samuel 25:42
Then Abigail quickly got up, and rode on a donkey, with five of her maidens who
2 Samuel 12:11
Thus says the Lord, ‘Behold, I will stir up evil against you from your
Psalm 3:1
Many are rising up against me.
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be