2 Samuel 15:35
New International Version
Won’t the priests Zadok and Abiathar be there with you? Tell them anything you hear in the king’s palace.

New Living Translation
Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, will be there. Tell them about the plans being made in the king’s palace,

English Standard Version
Are not Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? So whatever you hear from the king’s house, tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Berean Standard Bible
Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace.

King James Bible
And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

New King James Version
And do you not have Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? Therefore it will be that whatever you hear from the king’s house, you shall tell to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

New American Standard Bible
Are Zadok and Abiathar the priests not with you there? So it shall be that whatever you hear from the king’s house, you shall report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

NASB 1995
“Are not Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? So it shall be that whatever you hear from the king’s house, you shall report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

NASB 1977
“And are not Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? So it shall be that whatever you hear from the king’s house, you shall report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Legacy Standard Bible
Are not Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? So it shall be that whatever you hear from the king’s house, you shall inform Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Amplified Bible
Are not Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? So it shall be that every word you hear from the king’s palace, you shall report it to them.

Christian Standard Bible
Won’t the priests Zadok and Abiathar be there with you? Report everything you hear from the palace to the priests Zadok and Abiathar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Won’t Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report everything you hear from the king’s palace to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

American Standard Version
And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Contemporary English Version
Zadok and Abiathar the priests will be there with you, and you can tell them everything you hear in the palace.

English Revised Version
And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priests Zadok and Abiathar will be with you there. When you hear anything from the royal palace, tell it to the priests Zadok and Abiathar.

Good News Translation
The priests Zadok and Abiathar will be there; tell them everything you hear in the king's palace.

International Standard Version
Won't Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? So whatever you hear from the king's palace, you're to report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Majority Standard Bible
Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace.

NET Bible
Zadok and Abiathar the priests will be there with you. Everything you hear in the king's palace you must tell Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

New Heart English Bible
And look, Zadok and Abiathar the priests will be there with you. So whatever you hear from the king's house you must tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Webster's Bible Translation
And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that whatever thing thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

World English Bible
Don’t you have Zadok and Abiathar the priests there with you? Therefore whatever you hear out of the king’s house, tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and are Zadok and Abiathar the priests not with you there? And it has been, the whole of the matter that you hear from the house of the king you declare to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests.

Young's Literal Translation
and are there not with thee there Zadok and Abiathar the priests? and it hath been, the whole of the matter that thou hearest from the house of the king thou dost declare to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests.

Smith's Literal Translation
And is not with thee there Zadok and Abiathar the priests? and it being all the word which thou shalt hear from the king's house, thou shalt announce to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou hast with thee Sadoc, and Abiathar the priests: and what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Sadoc and Abiathar the priests.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you have with you the priests Zadok and Abiathar. And any word whatsoever that you will hear from the house of the king, you shall reveal it to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests.

New American Bible
You will have the priests Zadok and Abiathar there with you. If you hear anything from the king’s house, you shall report it to the priests Zadok and Abiathar,

New Revised Standard Version
The priests Zadok and Abiathar will be with you there. So whatever you hear from the king’s house, tell it to the priests Zadok and Abiathar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, there are with you in the city Zadok and Abiathar the priests. Therefore it shall be that every word you hear from the king's house, you shall tell to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold Tsadoq and Abiathar the Priests are there with you. Every the word that you hear from the house of the King, show to Tsadoq and to Abiathar the Priests
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And, behold, there are there with thee Sadoc and Abiathar the priests; and it shall be that every word that thou shalt hear of the house of the king, thou shalt report it to Sadoc and Abiathar the priests.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David Weeps at the Mount of Olives
34But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ 35Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace. 36Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”…

Cross References
1 Kings 4:5
Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;

1 Chronicles 27:33
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

2 Samuel 16:16-19
And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” / “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?” / “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by this people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain. ...

1 Kings 1:7-8
So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. / But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 1:32-34
Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’

1 Kings 2:35
And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

1 Kings 4:1-6
So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...

1 Kings 12:6-8
Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.

1 Kings 12:28-30
After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” / One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 26:14
The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.

1 Chronicles 27:34
Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 26:59-61
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

Mark 14:55-56
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.


Treasury of Scripture

And have you not there with you Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever you shall hear out of the king's house, you shall tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

thou shalt tell

2 Samuel 17:15,16
Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled…

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2 Samuel 15
1. Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.
7. By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron
10. He makes there a great conspiracy
13. David upon the news flees from Jerusalem
19. Ittai will leave him
24. Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark
30. David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,
31. He curses Ahithophel's counsel
32. Hushai is sent back with instructions














Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you?
This phrase introduces us to Zadok and Abiathar, two significant priestly figures during King David's reign. Zadok, from the line of Eleazar, and Abiathar, from the line of Ithamar, represent the dual priesthood that existed in Israel at the time. Their presence signifies the continuity of spiritual oversight and divine guidance amidst political turmoil. Historically, the priesthood was central to Israelite society, serving as mediators between God and the people. The Hebrew root for "priest" (כֹּהֵן, kohen) implies one who stands in service, highlighting their role as servants of God and the community. Their involvement in David's strategy underscores the importance of spiritual counsel in leadership and decision-making.

Whatever you hear from the king’s palace
This phrase emphasizes the role of communication and intelligence in the unfolding events. The "king's palace" refers to the seat of power, where decisions affecting the nation are made. In the context of Absalom's rebellion, the palace becomes a place of intrigue and potential danger. The Hebrew word for "hear" (שָׁמַע, shama) conveys not just the act of listening but also understanding and obeying. This implies that the information gathered is not merely for knowledge but for action. The historical context of ancient Near Eastern courts, often rife with plots and counterplots, adds depth to the necessity of having trusted informants like Zadok and Abiathar.

you are to report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests
The instruction to report to Zadok and Abiathar highlights the trust and responsibility placed upon them. In a time of crisis, reliable communication channels are crucial. The Hebrew root for "report" (נָגַד, nagad) suggests making something known or declaring it openly. This task requires integrity and courage, as the information could determine the outcome of the conflict. The priests' role as recipients of this intelligence underscores their position as spiritual and political advisors. In the broader biblical narrative, this reflects the theme of God using His chosen servants to preserve His people and fulfill His purposes, even in times of national distress.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Will not
וַהֲל֤וֹא (wa·hă·lō·w)
Conjunctive waw, Pg | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

Zadok
צָד֥וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites

and Abiathar
וְאֶבְיָתָ֖ר (wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 54: Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest

the priests
הַכֹּהֲנִ֑ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

be there
שָׁ֔ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

with you?
עִמְּךָ֙ (‘im·mə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

Report
תַּגִּ֕יד (tag·gîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

[to them]
לְצָד֥וֹק (lə·ṣā·ḏō·wq)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites

everything
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

you hear
תִּשְׁמַע֙ (tiš·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

from the king’s
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

palace.
מִבֵּ֣ית (mib·bêṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house


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