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And they remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar brought the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and they stayed there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and stayed there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and stayed there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they abode there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zadok and Abiathar took the sacred chest back into Jerusalem and stayed there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they abode there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem and stayed there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar took the Covenant Box back into Jerusalem and stayed there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar returned the Ark of God to Jerusalem and remained there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and stayed there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem and remained there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar carried the ark to Jerusalem and returned it there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried God’s ark to Jerusalem again; and they stayed there. <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 Zadok takes back—and Abiathar—the Ark of God to Jerusalem, and they abide there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Zadok taketh back -- and Abiathar -- the ark of God to Jerusalem, and they abide there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Zadok and Abiathar will turn back the ark of God to Jerusalem: and they will sit there.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Sadoc and Abiathar carried back the ark of God into Jerusalem: and they tarried there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Zadok and Abiathar carried back the ark of God into Jerusalem, and they remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem and remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Zadok and Abiathar carried the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and they remained there.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God back to Jerusalem; and they remained there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Tsadoq and Abiathar the Priests returned the Ark of God to Jerusalem and they stayed there<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God back to Jerusalem; and they abode there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Sadoc and Abiathar brought back the ark of the Lord to Jerusalem, and it continued there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-29.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=4364" 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">28</span>See, I will wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.” <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: ṣā·ḏō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">So Zadok</a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">and Abiathar</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and stayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there.</a> </span><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_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26-27</a></span><br />Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” / So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-11.htm">1 Samuel 4:11</a></span><br />The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-20.htm">1 Samuel 22:20-23</a></span><br />But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David. / And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. / Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">1 Samuel 2:27-36</a></span><br />Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. / Why then do you kick at My sacrifice and offering that I have prescribed for My dwelling place? You have honored your sons more than Me by fattening yourselves with the best of all the offerings of My people Israel.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-11.htm">1 Samuel 3:11-14</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle. / On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end. / I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-35</a></span><br />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!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">1 Chronicles 15:11-15</a></span><br />David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">1 Chronicles 16:37-40</a></span><br />So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, / along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. / And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">2 Samuel 6:17</a></span><br />So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">2 Samuel 19:11-14</a></span><br />Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? / You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ / And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">2 Samuel 20:25</a></span><br />Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a></span><br />Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12-15</a></span><br />Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. / When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. / And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">2 Samuel 7:2</a></span><br />he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-17.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-18.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">Zadok</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'; 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Zadok, a descendant of Aaron through Eleazar, and Abiathar, a descendant through Ithamar, represent the dual priesthood that existed at the time. Their cooperation signifies unity in the priesthood despite potential rivalries. Zadok's lineage would later be significant as his descendants were favored in the priesthood during Solomon's reign (<a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a>).<p><b>returned the ark of God</b><br>The Ark of the Covenant was the most sacred object in Israel, symbolizing God's presence among His people. David initially brought the Ark to Jerusalem to establish it as the religious center of Israel (2 Samuel 6). Here, the return of the Ark signifies a commitment to maintaining Jerusalem as the spiritual heart of the nation, even amidst political turmoil. The Ark's presence in Jerusalem is a reminder of God's covenant and faithfulness to Israel.<p><b>to Jerusalem</b><br>Jerusalem, the city of David, was the political and spiritual capital of Israel. Its significance is rooted in its selection by David as the capital and later as the site of Solomon's Temple. The city's centrality in biblical prophecy and its typological connection to the New Jerusalem in Revelation (<a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a>) highlight its enduring importance in God's redemptive plan.<p><b>and stayed there</b><br>The priests' decision to remain in Jerusalem reflects their loyalty to David and their role as spiritual leaders. Their presence in the city during Absalom's rebellion (<a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-37</a>) underscores their commitment to God's chosen king and the stability of the religious order. This act of faithfulness can be seen as a type of Christ's steadfastness in fulfilling His mission despite opposition.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zadok.htm">Zadok</a></b><br>A priest during the reign of King David, Zadok was loyal to David and played a significant role in the religious life of Israel. He is known for his faithfulness and wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiathar.htm">Abiathar</a></b><br>Another priest who served alongside Zadok. Abiathar was also loyal to David but later supported Adonijah instead of Solomon, which led to his removal from the priesthood.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_god.htm">The Ark of God</a></b><br>The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. It was central to Israel's worship and identity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, chosen by David as the political and spiritual center of the nation. It was the location of the Ark and later the Temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_flight.htm">David's Flight</a></b><br>This event occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. David flees Jerusalem to avoid conflict, showing his trust in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Zadok and Abiathar's actions demonstrate the importance of faithfulness in serving God and His anointed leaders. Believers are called to remain steadfast in their commitments, even in times of uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>David's decision to send the Ark back to Jerusalem reflects his trust in God's sovereignty. He understood that God's presence was not confined to a physical object. Christians are encouraged to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances are challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_worship.htm">The Centrality of Worship</a></b><br>The Ark's return to Jerusalem underscores the centrality of worship in the life of God's people. Worship should remain a priority, anchoring believers in God's presence and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_loyalty.htm">Leadership and Loyalty</a></b><br>The loyalty of Zadok and Abiathar to David serves as a model for Christian leadership. Leaders should be loyal to God's calling and His people, fostering unity and faithfulness.<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/who_was_zadok_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zadok in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_be_pharisaical.htm">Who was Abiathar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_swift_secret_messaging_in_2_sam_17_15-21_realistic.htm">How realistic is the swift exchange of secret messages in 2 Samuel 17:15-21, given the distance and security risks involved in ancient Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'foothold'_mean.htm">Who was Hushai in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-29.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">So Zadok</span><br /><span class="heb">צָד֧וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·ḏō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zadok -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Abiathar</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶבְיָתָ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">returned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֨שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲר֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stayed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּשְׁב֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-29.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:29 Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:30" /></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>