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What right do you have to interfere? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Don&#8217t I know that today I am king over Israel?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah!” David exclaimed. “Why have you become my adversary today? This is not a day for execution, for today I am once again the king of Israel!” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> But David said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be as an adversary to me? Shall anyone be put to death in Israel this day? For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And David replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, what have I to do with you, that you should be my adversaries today? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? Am I not indeed aware that today I am king over Israel?” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel? <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a> And David said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should be adversaries to me today? Shall any man be put to death today in Israel? For do I not know that today I am king over Israel?” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> David then said, “What is there between you and me, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should be an adversary to me today? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> David then said, &#8220What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> David then said, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> David then said, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said, “What business is this of yours, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should be an adversary to me today? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that today I am king over Israel?” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David answered, “Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? Have you become my adversary today? Should any man be killed in Israel today? Am I not aware that today I’m king over Israel? ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David answered, &#8220Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? Have you become my adversary today? Should any man be killed in Israel today? Am I not aware that today I&#8217m king over Israel?&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel? <a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David said, "Abishai, what will I ever do with you and your brother Joab? Is it your job to tell me who has done wrong? I've been made king of all Israel today, and no one will be put to death!" <a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel? <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David responded, "Are you sure we're from the same family, sons of Zeruiah? You are my enemies today. Should anyone in Israel be killed today? Don't I know that I'm king of Israel again?" <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> But David said to Abishai and his brother Joab, "Who asked your opinion? Are you going to give me trouble? I am the one who is king of Israel now, and no Israelite will be put to death today." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> David replied, "What do you sons of Zeruiah have in common with me? You've become my enemies today! Should anyone be executed in Israel today? Don't you know that I've been reinstated as king over Israel today?" <a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David replied, ?Sons of Zeruiah, what have I to do with you, that you should be my adversaries today? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? Am I not indeed aware that today I am king over Israel?? <a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a> But David said, "What do we have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? You are like my enemy today! Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Don't you realize that today I am king over Israel?" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But David replied, "What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should become my adversaries today? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? For do you not know that today I begin to rule over Israel?" <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries to me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel? <a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a> David said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should be adversaries to me today? Shall any man be put to death today in Israel? For don’t I know that I am king over Israel today?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says, “And what do I [have to do] with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that today you are for an adversary to me? Is any man put to death in Israel today? For have I not known that today I [am] king over Israel?” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith, 'What -- to me and to you, O sons of Zeruiah, that ye are to me to-day for an adversary? to-day is any man put to death in Israel? for have I not known that to-day I am king over Israel?' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say, What to me, and to you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye shall be to me for an adversary? Shall there this day be a man put to death in Israel? Did I not know that this day I am king over Israel?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said: What have I to do with you, ye sons of Sarvia? why are you a satan this day to me? shall there any man be killed this day in Israel? do not I know that this day I am made king over Israel? <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said: “What is it to me and to all of you, O sons of Zeruiah? Why are you acting toward me this day like Satan? Why should any man be put to death on this day in Israel? Or do you not know that today I have been made king over Israel?” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a> David replied: “What has come between you and me, sons of Zeruiah, that you would become my adversaries this day? Should anyone die today in Israel? Am I not aware that today I am king over Israel?” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But David said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should today become an adversary to me? Shall anyone be put to death in Israel this day? For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David said, What is it to me and to you, you sons of Zoriah, that you should this day be deceivers to me? Shall any man be put to death this day in Israel? For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel? <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> David said: “What do I have to do with you, you sons of Tsuria, that you are Satan to me today? Today no man shall die in Israel! Do I not know today that I am King in Israel?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said: 'What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel?' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Saruia, that ye as it were lie in wait against me this day? to-day no man in Israel shall be put to death, for I know not if I this day reign over Israel. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5768" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Shimei Pardoned</a> …21But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?” 22<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">“Sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·rū·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">have I to do</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lā·ḵem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2mp) -- ">with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ṯih·yū- (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">you should be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/7854.htm" title="7854: lə·śā·ṭān (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- From satan; an opponent; especially Satan, the arch-enemy of good.">adversaries</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today?</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">Should any man</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yū·maṯ (V-Hofal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">be put to death</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">in Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Am I not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">indeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">aware</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî- (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel?”</a> 23So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore an oath to him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm">1 Samuel 26:9-11</a> But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” <a href="/1_samuel/24-6.htm">1 Samuel 24:6-7</a> So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” / With these words David restrained his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way. <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8-9</a> Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.” <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-46</a> Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ... <a href="/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10</a> But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">2 Samuel 3:39</a> And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!” <a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">2 Samuel 18:5</a> Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1-3</a> These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. / The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Luke 9:54-56</a> When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” / But Jesus turned and rebuked them. / And He and His disciples went on to another village. <a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-22</a> Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-21</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a> My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be adversaries to me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel?What have<a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">2 Samuel 3:39</a> And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.<a href="/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10</a> And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?<a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">1 Samuel 26:8</a> Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.shall there any man<a href="/1_samuel/11-12.htm">1 Samuel 11:12</a> And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.<a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5</a> And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.<a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Luke 9:54-56</a> And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-5.htm">Common</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">Common</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-43.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 19</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Joab causes the king to cease his mourning</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back</a> 11. <a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Shimei is pardoned</a> 24. <a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Mephibosheth excused</a> 32. <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family</a> 41. <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/19.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/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And David replied, David's response here is significant as it reflects his leadership style and his understanding of justice and mercy. David, as king, often had to balance the demands of justice with the need for mercy, a theme that runs throughout his reign. His reply is a direct response to the situation at hand, showing his ability to address issues with wisdom and authority.“Sons of Zeruiah, The sons of Zeruiah refer to Joab and Abishai, David's nephews and military commanders. Zeruiah was David's sister, making her sons part of the royal family. Joab, in particular, was known for his fierce loyalty to David but also for his ruthless actions. The mention of the sons of Zeruiah highlights the internal family dynamics and the challenges David faced with his own kin, who often acted independently and sometimes contrary to David's wishes.what have I to do with you, This phrase indicates a rebuke or distancing from their proposed actions. David often found himself at odds with Joab and Abishai, who were more inclined towards violence and retribution. This rhetorical question suggests that David does not share their perspective or intentions, emphasizing his desire to act according to his own principles rather than theirs.that you should be my adversaries today? David perceives their suggestion as opposition to his rule and his decisions. By calling them adversaries, he underscores the seriousness of their proposal and its potential to undermine his authority. This moment reflects the tension between David's desire for reconciliation and the more aggressive approach of his commanders.Should any man be put to death in Israel today? David's question here is rhetorical, emphasizing his decision to show mercy rather than exact vengeance. This reflects the broader biblical theme of mercy triumphing over judgment, as seen in other scriptures such as <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a>. David's choice to spare lives aligns with his understanding of God's mercy and his role as a king who seeks to unify and heal the nation.Am I not indeed aware that today I am king over Israel?” David's awareness of his kingship is central to his decision-making. He recognizes that his authority comes with the responsibility to act justly and mercifully. This statement reaffirms his legitimacy and his commitment to ruling in a way that reflects God's character. It also serves as a reminder to those around him that his decisions are guided by his understanding of his divine appointment as king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, who is returning to Jerusalem after the rebellion of his son Absalom. He is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating mercy and leadership. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_zeruiah.htm">Sons of Zeruiah</a> Refers to Joab and Abishai, David's nephews and military commanders. They often exhibit a more aggressive and vengeful approach compared to David's more merciful stance. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the context for the discussion. Shimei had cursed David during Absalom's rebellion but now seeks forgiveness. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which David reigns. The unity and peace of Israel are central to David's decision-making in this passage. 5. <a href="/topical/a/absalom's_rebellion.htm">Absalom's Rebellion</a> The backdrop of this event, where David's son Absalom attempted to usurp the throne, leading to civil strife.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/m/mercy_over_judgment.htm">Mercy Over Judgment</a> David exemplifies the principle of mercy, choosing to forgive rather than punish. This reflects God's own mercy towards us and challenges us to extend the same to others. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_restraint.htm">Leadership and Restraint</a> True leadership often requires restraint and the ability to see the bigger picture, prioritizing peace and unity over personal vendettas. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognizing God's Sovereignty</a> David acknowledges that his kingship is established by God, reminding us to trust in God's timing and authority in our lives. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_rash_decisions.htm">Avoiding Rash Decisions</a> The sons of Zeruiah represent a hasty and reactionary approach. We are encouraged to seek wisdom and patience in our decision-making processes. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_reconciliation.htm">Unity and Reconciliation</a> David's actions promote healing and unity within the nation, a reminder of the importance of reconciliation in our communities and relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19</a> <a href="/q/how_did_absalom_sway_israel_against_david.htm">How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)?</a> <a href="/q/is_judah-israel_conflict_in_2_sam_19_consistent.htm">Does the tribal conflict between Judah and Israel in 2 Samuel 19:40-43 align with other historical sources, or is there a possible inconsistency in how the tribes' loyalties shift?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_david's_support_in_2_sam_19.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence confirms the large-scale support David received upon returning as described in 2 Samuel 19:9-10?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Adversaries.--The word in the original here is Satan.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Ye sons of Zeruiah... adversaries unto me; literally, that ye be to me for a Satan; rendered "adversary" in <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Numbers 22:22</a>, but by Ewald in this place "tempter." It probably means "one who would do me harm." Though David speaks of the sons of Zeruiah in the plural (as in <a href="/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10</a>), there is no reason to suppose that Joab shared in Abishai's impetuosity. Indifferent as he was to the shedding of blood, he was too prudent and politic to put the people out of temper by an execution on the day of David's return. In Israel... over Israel. There is much force in this repetition. A short time before Israel had been for Absalom, but now, by Shimei's submission, and that of the large body of Benjamites with him, David felt that once again he was king over the whole people. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And David דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zeruiah, צְרוּיָ֔ה (ṣə·rū·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman what מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what have I to do לִּ֤י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> with you, וְלָכֶם֙ (wə·lā·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> that you should be תִֽהְיוּ־ (ṯih·yū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be my לִ֥י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> adversaries לְשָׂטָ֑ן (lə·śā·ṭān) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7854.htm">Strong's 7854: </a> An opponent -- Satan, the arch-enemy of good today? הַיּ֖וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day Should any man אִישׁ֙ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person be put to death י֤וּמַת (yū·maṯ) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill in Israel בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc today? הַיּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day Am I not הֲל֣וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no indeed כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction aware יָדַ֔עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction today הַיּ֖וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day I am אֲנִי־ (’ă·nî-) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel?? יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-22.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:22 David said What have I to do (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:23" /></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>