Then, on the third day, a young soldier came to Ziklag. This man was from Saul’s camp. The man’s clothes were torn, and he had dirt on his head. [1] The man came to David and bowed with his face to the ground.
2 Samuel 15:32 - Easy To Read Version David came to the top of the mountain. This was where he often worshiped God. At that time, Hushai the Arkite came to him. Hushai’s coat was torn, and there was dust on his head. [91] Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When David came to the summit [of Olivet], where he worshiped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent and earth upon his head. American Standard Version (1901) And it came to pass, that, when David was come to the top of the ascent, where God was worshipped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head. Common English Bible When David came to the summit where people used to worship God, Hushai from Erek met him. Hushai’s clothes were ripped, and dirt was on his head. Catholic Public Domain Version And when David had ascended to the summit of the mountain, where he was going to adore the Lord, behold Hushai the Archite met him, with his garment torn and his head covered with soil. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when David was come to the top of the mountain, where he was about to adore the Lord, behold, Chusai the Arachite came to meet him with his garment rent and his head covered with earth. |
Then, on the third day, a young soldier came to Ziklag. This man was from Saul’s camp. The man’s clothes were torn, and he had dirt on his head. [1] The man came to David and bowed with his face to the ground.
Tamar tore her robe of many colors and put ashes on her head. Then she put her hand on her head and began crying. [75]
David went up the Mount of Olives. He was crying. He covered his head and he went without shoes on his feet. All of the people with David also covered their heads. They went with David, crying.
David went a short way over the top {of the Mount of Olives} and met Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth. Ziba had two donkeys with saddles on them. The donkeys also carried 200 loaves of bread, 100 bunches of raisins, 100 summer fruits, and a wineskin full of wine.
But Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Arkite. I also want to hear what he says.”
Solomon built a place for worshiping Chemosh. Chemosh was that horrible idol of the Moabite people. Solomon built that worship place on a hill next to Jerusalem. On that same hill, Solomon built a worship place for Molech. Molech was that horrible idol of the Ammonite people.
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai was the king’s friend. Hushai was from the Arkite people.
Lord, get up! {\cf2\super [10]} \par My God, come rescue me!\par \{You are very strong!\}\par If you hit my bad enemies on the cheek,\par you will break all their teeth.\par
\{God says,\}\par “Call for me when you have troubles!\par I will help you.\par And then you can honor me.”\par
My followers will call to me for help,\par and I will answer them.\par I will be with them when they have trouble.\par I will rescue them and honor them.\par
Jesus came near Bethphage and Bethany, towns near the hill called the Mount of Olives. {\cf2\super [302]} Jesus sent out two of his followers.
Then the border continued from Bethel (Luz) to the Arkite border at Ataroth.
That day a man from the family group of Benjamin ran from the battle. He tore his clothes and put dust on his head {to show his great sadness}.