Even now he has hidden himself in one of the pits or in some other place. And when some of our troops fall at the first attack, whoever hears it will say, ‘There has been a slaughter among the troops who follow Absalom.’
1 Samuel 23:22 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Go and make sure once more; find out exactly where he is and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is very cunning. Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Go, make yet more sure; and know and see where his haunt is and who has seen him there; for I am told he deals very craftily. American Standard Version (1901) Go, I pray you, make yet more sure, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there; for it is told me that he dealeth very subtly. Common English Bible “Go now and get everything ready. Find out everything you can: where he stays, where he goes, who has seen him. I am told he is very shrewd. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I beg you, go forth, and prepare diligently, and act carefully. And consider the place where his foot may be, and who may have seen him there. For he thinks, concerning me, that I craftily plan treachery against him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Go therefore, I pray you, and use all diligence, and curiously inquire, and consider the place where his foot is, and who hath seen him there. For he thinketh of me, that I lie craftily in wait for him. |
Even now he has hidden himself in one of the pits or in some other place. And when some of our troops fall at the first attack, whoever hears it will say, ‘There has been a slaughter among the troops who follow Absalom.’
He said, “Go and find where he is; I will send and seize him.” He was told, “He is in Dothan.”
He takes the wise in their own craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are brought to a quick end.
Look around and learn all the hiding places where he lurks and come back to me with sure information. Then I will go with you, and if he is in the land, I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah.”