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let him do to me whatever seems good to him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But if he is through with me, then let him do what seems best to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But if he says, ‘I have no pleasure in you,’ behold, here I am, let him do to me what seems good to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, <i>here am</i> I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But if He says thus: ‘I have no delight in you,’ here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if He says this: ‘I have no delight in you,’ <i>then</i> here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But if He should say thus, &#8216I have no delight in you,&#8217 behold, here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But if He should say thus, ‘I have no delight in you,’ behold, here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But if He should say thus, ‘I have no delight in you,’ behold, here I am, let Him do to me as seems good in His sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But if He should say, ‘I have no delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me what seems good to Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, if he should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am—he can do with me whatever pleases him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, if He should say, &#8216I do not delight in you,&#8217 then here I am—He can do with me whatever pleases Him.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but if he say thus, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But if he says he isn't pleased with me, then let him do what he knows is best. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but if he say thus, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But if he says, 'I'm not pleased with you,' let him do to me what he considers right."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But if he isn't pleased with me--well, then, let him do to me what he wishes." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But if he should say something like 'I'm not pleased with you,' well then, here I am—let him do to me whatever seems right to him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if He should say, ?I do not delight in you,? then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />However, if he should say, 'I do not take pleasure in you,' then he will deal with me in a way that he considers appropriate." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but if he should say, 'I have no delight in you;' look, here I am. Let him do to me as seems good to him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But if he shall thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but if he says, ‘I have no delight in you,’ behold, here I am. Let him do to me as seems good to him.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and if thus He says, I have not delighted in you; here I [am], He does to me as [is] good in His eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and if thus He say, I have not delighted in thee; here am I, He doth to me as is good in His eyes.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if he say thus, I delighted not in thee; behold me, he will do to me as is good in his eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But if he shall say to me: Thou pleasest me not: I am ready, let him do that which is good before him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if he will say to me, ‘You are not pleasing,’ I am ready. Let him do whatever is good in his own sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But if he should say, ‘I am not pleased with you,’ I am ready; let him do to me as he sees fit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But if he says, ‘I take no pleasure in you,’ here I am, let him do to me what seems good to him.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if he shall say, I have no delight in you; behold, here I am, let him do to me as seems good in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if he will say thus: “‘I do not delight in you’, behold, I stay. He shall do to me according to what is beautiful in his eyes”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />but if He say thus: I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let Him do to me as seemeth good unto Him.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But if he should say thus, I have no pleasure in thee; behold, <i>here</i> I am, let him do to me according to that which is good in his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4336" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">David Flees Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">He should say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">‘I do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">delight</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">in you,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">then here I am;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">let Him do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/2895.htm" title="2895: ṭō·wḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be pleasing or good. A primitive root, to be good in the widest sense.">seems good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">to Him.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">1 Samuel 3:18</a></span><br />So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a></span><br />saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a></span><br />Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a></span><br />“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Acts 21:14</a></span><br />When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/39-8.htm">Isaiah 39:8</a></span><br />But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “At least there will be peace and security in my lifetime.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a></span><br />Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Hebrews 12:9</a></span><br />Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a></span><br />Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a></span><br />The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But if he thus say, I have no delight in you; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seems good to him.</p><p class="hdg">I have not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">2 Samuel 22:20</a></b></br> He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-8.htm">Numbers 14:8</a></b></br> If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></b></br> Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.</p><p class="hdg">let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/10-15.htm">Judges 10:15</a></b></br> And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">1 Samuel 3:18</a></b></br> And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It <i>is</i> the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20,21</a></b></br> Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-24.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-15.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-21.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-4.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-4.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-4.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">He makes there a great conspiracy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">David upon the news flees from Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Ittai will leave him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">He curses Ahithophel's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai is sent back with instructions</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But if He should say,</b><br>This phrase reflects a conditional statement, indicating a hypothetical situation. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/15.htm">2 Samuel 15</a>, King David is fleeing Jerusalem due to Absalom's rebellion. David's use of "He" refers to God, showing his deep reliance on divine will. This reflects the biblical theme of seeking God's guidance and accepting His sovereignty, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which emphasizes trusting in the Lord with all one's heart.<p><b>‘I do not delight in you,’</b><br>David acknowledges the possibility that God might not be pleased with him. This reflects a humble and repentant heart, aware of his past sins, such as the incident with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11). The concept of God delighting in someone is seen throughout scripture, such as in <a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a>, where God delights in those who fear Him and hope in His mercy. David's awareness of God's potential displeasure shows his understanding of divine justice and mercy.<p><b>then here I am;</b><br>David's response is one of submission and readiness to accept God's judgment. This echoes the attitude of other biblical figures like Samuel, who said, "Here I am" when called by God (<a href="/1_samuel/3-4.htm">1 Samuel 3:4</a>). It signifies a willingness to be present and obedient to God's will, regardless of personal cost.<p><b>let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”</b><br>This phrase demonstrates David's complete surrender to God's will, trusting in His wisdom and justice. It parallels Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, "Not my will, but Yours be done" (<a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a>), highlighting a type of Christ in David's submission. David's trust in God's goodness, even in potential judgment, reflects a deep faith that God works all things for good (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>). This attitude of surrender is a central theme in the life of believers, encouraging trust in God's perfect plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, King David is fleeing from his son Absalom, who has declared himself king. David's response in this verse reflects his submission to God's will.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who has initiated a rebellion against his father, seeking to take over the throne of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city from which David is fleeing. It is the political and spiritual center of Israel, and its loss signifies a significant crisis for David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>Earlier in the chapter, David instructs that the Ark be returned to Jerusalem, signifying his trust in God's presence and sovereignty rather than relying on symbols.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/z/zadok_and_abiathar.htm">Zadok and Abiathar</a></b><br>Priests who are loyal to David and are instructed to return the Ark to Jerusalem, symbolizing David's faith in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/submission_to_god's_sovereignty.htm">Submission to God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>David's response exemplifies a heart fully surrendered to God's will, trusting that God's plans are ultimately for good, even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_symbols.htm">Faith Over Symbols</a></b><br>By sending the Ark back to Jerusalem, David demonstrates that his faith is in God Himself, not in religious symbols or artifacts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>David's willingness to accept God's judgment reflects a deep trust in God's justice and righteousness, encouraging believers to trust God's decisions in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a></b><br>David's humility in accepting whatever outcome God decides is a powerful lesson for leaders to remain humble and reliant on God, especially in times of crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a></b><br>David's situation teaches believers to endure trials with faith, knowing that God is in control and His purposes will prevail.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_pure,_undefiled_religion.htm">What defines pure and undefiled religion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'ask,_receive'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Ask and You Shall Receive'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_flee_and_leave_the_ark.htm">Why would David, who trusted God's protection, flee Jerusalem and leave the Ark behind (2 Samuel 15:25-26)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_ethnicity.htm">Can I play my drum for the newborn king?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Let him do to me as seemeth good.</span>--David recognises that he is suffering under the punishment pronounced by Nathan for his sin, and he seeks to throw himself entirely into the hands of God, trusting in His mercy. (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm" title="And David said to Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.">2Samuel 24:14</a>.) He is, therefore, unwilling to have the ark carried with him lest he should seem to undertake to compel the Divine presence and blessing. He feels sure that if God so will, he shall be brought again in peace; but if not, yet he will perfectly submit himself to God's ordering.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.</span> David's answer is full, not only of devout resignation and trust in God, but is remarkable also for the absence of superstition. He feels that God will not judge him by any mere outward sign or privilege, but in truth and equity. If he deserves condemnation, he will not escape it by carrying the ark about with him. If, on the contrary, God accepts him, he will restore him to the enjoyment of his spiritual privileges, and bring him back to worship at the place which he has chosen for his dwelling. We must notice that he addresses these words to Zadok, who had remained with the ark. This was natural if Abiathar was occupied in offering, but hard to understand if he had gone up, that is, in advance of the ark, to acquaint David with their purpose. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He should say,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאמַ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(yō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘I do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">delight</span><br /><span class="heb">חָפַ֖צְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in you,’</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">then here I am;</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנְנִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let Him do</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעֲשֶׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִּ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seems good</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֖וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-26.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he say thus I have (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>