Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. New Living Translation So they set up a tent on the palace roof where everyone could see it, and Absalom went in and had sex with his father’s concubines. English Standard Version So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof. And Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Berean Standard Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. King James Bible So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. New King James Version So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the top of the house, and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. New American Standard Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom had relations with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. NASB 1995 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. NASB 1977 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Legacy Standard Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Amplified Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof [of the king’s palace], and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Christian Standard Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. American Standard Version So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. Contemporary English Version Absalom had a tent set up on the flat roof of the palace, and everyone watched as he went into the tent with his father's wives. English Revised Version So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation So a tent was put up on the roof for Absalom, and he slept with his father's concubines in plain sight of Israel. Good News Translation So they set up a tent for Absalom on the palace roof, and in the sight of everyone Absalom went in and had intercourse with his father's concubines. International Standard Version So they erected a tent for Absalom on the palace roof and Absalom went in and had sex with his father's mistresses right in front of all Israel. Majority Standard Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father?s concubines in the sight of all Israel. NET Bible So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom had sex with his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. New Heart English Bible So they set up a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom went in to his father's secondary wives in the sight of all Israel. Webster's Bible Translation So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. World English Bible So they spread a tent for Absalom on the top of the house, and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they spread out the tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom goes in to the concubines of his father before the eyes of all Israel. Young's Literal Translation And they spread out for Absalom the tent on the roof, and Absalom goeth in unto the concubines of his father before the eyes of all Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And they will stretch out a tent for Absalom upon the roof, and Absalom will go in to his father's concubines before the eyes of all Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo they spread a tent for Absalom on the top of the house, and he went in to his father's concubines before all Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, they spread a tent for Absalom on the rooftop. And he entered to the concubines of his father in the sight of all Israel. New American Bible So a tent was pitched on the roof for Absalom, and Absalom went to his father’s concubines in view of all Israel. New Revised Standard Version So they pitched a tent for Absalom upon the roof; and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they pitched a tent for Absalom upon the roof; and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they pitched for Abishlum a tent on the roof, and Abishlum entered into the Concubines of his father before the eyes of all Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And they pitched a tent for Abessalom on the roof, and Abessalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai…21Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” 22So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. 23Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.… Cross References 2 Samuel 12:11-12 This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. / You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” 1 Kings 2:22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” 1 Kings 1:5-6 At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) 1 Kings 11:4 For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. 1 Kings 15:5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. 2 Samuel 15:16 Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind ten concubines to take care of the palace. 2 Samuel 20:3 When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the palace, and he placed them in a house under guard. He provided for them, but he no longer slept with them. They were confined until the day of their death, living as widows. Leviticus 18:8 You must not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; it would dishonor your father. Deuteronomy 22:30 A man is not to marry his father’s wife, so that he will not dishonor his father’s marriage bed. Deuteronomy 27:20 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Genesis 35:22 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: Genesis 49:4 Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it. 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Romans 1:24-28 Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. / For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. ... Treasury of Scripture So they spread Absalom a tent on the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. the top 2 Samuel 11:2 And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. went in 2 Samuel 12:11,12 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun… 2 Samuel 15:16 And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house. 2 Samuel 20:3 And David came to his house at Jerusalem; and the king took the ten women his concubines, whom he had left to keep the house, and put them in ward, and fed them, but went not in unto them. So they were shut up unto the day of their death, living in widowhood. Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Concubines Father's House Israel Lay Pitched Roof Sight Spread Tent Top WomenJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Concubines Father's House Israel Lay Pitched Roof Sight Spread Tent Top Women2 Samuel 16 1. Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance5. At Bahurim, Shimei curses David 9. David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge 15. Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel 20. Ahithophel's counsel So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof This phrase indicates a deliberate and public act. The roof of the palace was a significant location, as it was the same place where David had first seen Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:2). The act of pitching a tent on the roof symbolizes a bold and defiant move by Absalom, asserting his claim to the throne. In ancient Near Eastern culture, taking over a king's harem was a declaration of kingship and power. This act was advised by Ahithophel, David's former counselor, as a way to strengthen Absalom's claim and to show a complete break with his father (2 Samuel 16:21). and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. AbsalomThe son of King David who rebelled against his father, seeking to usurp the throne of Israel. His actions in this verse are a demonstration of his defiance and claim to kingship. 2. David The King of Israel and father of Absalom. At this point in the account, David is in retreat from Jerusalem due to Absalom's rebellion. 3. Concubines The women who were part of King David's household. Absalom's act of sleeping with them was a public declaration of his claim to his father's throne. 4. Roof The location where Absalom's act took place. This is significant as it was a public and visible place, symbolizing the open challenge to David's authority. 5. Israel The nation witnessing Absalom's actions, representing the public nature of his rebellion and the impact on the entire kingdom. Teaching Points Consequences of SinDavid's past sins had repercussions that affected his family and kingdom. Our actions can have long-lasting impacts on those around us. Rebellion Against Authority Absalom's actions serve as a warning against rebellion and the importance of respecting God-ordained authority. Public vs. Private Sin The public nature of Absalom's sin highlights the danger of sin that is not only personal but also affects the community. Fulfillment of Prophecy God's word through the prophets is fulfilled, demonstrating His sovereignty and the certainty of His promises. Repentance and Restoration Despite the rebellion and sin, there is always an opportunity for repentance and seeking God's forgiveness.(22) A tent upon the top of the house.--Nathan had foretold that the nature of David's public punishment should correspond to the character of his secret crime. The fact that this punishment takes place on the very roof where David had first yielded to his guilty passion makes it particularly striking. Verse 22. - A tent; Hebrew, the tent; that constantly used by David and his family for the enjoyment of the cool evening breeze, and which the citizens of Jerusalem had frequently seen erected on the flat roof of David's house. It was when walking on this roof that David had given way to guilty passion, and now it is the scene of his dishonour. |
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