2 Samuel 18:30
New International Version
The king said, “Stand aside and wait here.” So he stepped aside and stood there.

New Living Translation
“Wait here,” the king told him. So Ahimaaz stepped aside.

English Standard Version
And the king said, “Turn aside and stand here.” So he turned aside and stood still.

Berean Standard Bible
“Move aside,” said the king, “and stand here.” So he stepped aside.

King James Bible
And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

New King James Version
And the king said, “Turn aside and stand here.” So he turned aside and stood still.

New American Standard Bible
Then the king said, “Turn aside and stand here.” So he turned aside and stood still.

NASB 1995
Then the king said, “Turn aside and stand here.” So he turned aside and stood still.

NASB 1977
Then the king said, “Turn aside and stand here.” So he turned aside and stood still.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king said, “Turn aside and stand here.” So he turned aside and stood still.

Amplified Bible
The king told him, “Step aside; stand here.” And he stepped aside and stood still.

Christian Standard Bible
The king said, “Move aside and stand here.” So he stood to one side.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The king said, “Move aside and stand here.” So he stood to one side.

American Standard Version
And the king said, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

Contemporary English Version
David told him, "Stand over there and wait." Ahimaaz went over and stood there.

English Revised Version
And the king said, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Step aside, and stand here," the king said. He stepped aside and stood there.

Good News Translation
"Stand over there," the king told him; and he went over and stood there.

International Standard Version
The king replied, "Stand here at attention and wait." So he stepped to the side and stood there waiting.

Majority Standard Bible
“Move aside,” said the king, “and stand here.” So he stepped aside.

NET Bible
The king said, "Turn aside and take your place here." So he turned aside and waited.

New Heart English Bible
Then the king said, "Step aside and stand here." So he stepped aside and waited.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the king said to him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

World English Bible
The king said, “Come and stand here.” He came and stood still.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the king says, “Turn around, station yourself here”; and he turns around and stands still.

Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith, 'Turn round, station thyself here;' and he turneth round and standeth still.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king will say, Turn, stand here. And he will turn and stand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king said to him: Pass, and stand here.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the king said to him, “Pass, and stand here.” And when he had passed and stood still,

New American Bible
The king said, “Step aside and remain in attendance here.” So he stepped aside and remained there.

New Revised Standard Version
The king said, “Turn aside, and stand here.” So he turned aside, and stood still.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the king said to him, Turn aside and stand here. And he turned aside and stood still.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The King said to him: “Stand here!” And he turned and stood
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the king said: 'Turn aside, and stand here.' And he turned aside, and stood still.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king said, Turn aside, stand still here. And he turned aside, and stood.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Mourns for Absalom
29The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And Ahimaaz replied, “When Joab sent the king’s servant and your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I do not know what it was.” 30“Move aside,” said the king, “and stand here.” So he stepped aside. 31Just then the Cushite came and said, “May my lord the king hear the good news: Today the LORD has avenged you of all who rose up against you!”…

Cross References
2 Samuel 15:32-37
When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. / David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. / But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ ...

2 Samuel 17:15-22
So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. / Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’” / Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. ...

2 Samuel 19:1-8
Then it was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.” / And that day’s victory was turned into mourning for all the people, because on that day they were told, “The king is grieving over his son.” / So they returned to the city quietly that day, as people steal away in humiliation after fleeing a battle. ...

1 Kings 1:42-48
As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” said Adonijah, “for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.” / “Not at all,” Jonathan replied. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king. / And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule. ...

1 Kings 2:28-34
When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...

1 Chronicles 21:16-17
When David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem, David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown. / And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.”

Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

Isaiah 30:15
For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.”

Jeremiah 42:7
After ten days the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah,

Ezekiel 3:24-27
Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house. / And you, son of man, they will tie with ropes, and you will be bound so that you cannot go out among the people. / I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, and you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, though they are a rebellious house. ...

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 26:63
But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

Mark 14:61
But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”

Luke 21:19
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.

John 18:33-38
Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ...


Treasury of Scripture

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2 Samuel 18
1. David viewing the armies in their march gives them charge of Absalom
6. The Israelites are sorely smitten in the wood of ephraim
9. Absalom, hanging in an oak is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit
18. Absalom's place
19. Ahimaaz and Cushi bring tidings to David
33. David mourns for Absalom














The king said
This phrase refers to King David, a central figure in the history of Israel and a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). The Hebrew word for "king" is "melek," which signifies not just a ruler but one who is divinely appointed. David's kingship is a fulfillment of God's promise and a testament to His sovereign will. In this context, David's words carry the weight of authority and divine purpose, reflecting his role as God's chosen leader.

Stand aside
The Hebrew root for "stand" is "amad," which means to remain, endure, or take a position. This command from David is not just a physical instruction but a call to obedience and patience. In the broader biblical narrative, standing aside often implies waiting for God's timing and trusting in His plan. It is a reminder of the importance of humility and submission to divine authority.

and wait here
The concept of waiting is deeply embedded in the biblical tradition, often associated with faith and hope. The Hebrew word "qavah" can mean to look for, hope, or expect. In this moment, the instruction to wait is a test of character and trust. It echoes the broader biblical theme that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31). Waiting here is not passive but an active engagement in faith.

So he stepped aside
This action demonstrates obedience and respect for authority. The Hebrew verb "sur" means to turn aside or depart. It signifies a conscious decision to follow the king's command, reflecting a heart of submission. In the spiritual journey, stepping aside can symbolize setting aside one's own desires to align with God's will, a crucial aspect of discipleship.

and stood there
The act of standing is a posture of readiness and attentiveness. The Hebrew word "amad" reappears, emphasizing endurance and stability. In the biblical context, standing firm is often associated with spiritual vigilance and preparedness (Ephesians 6:13). This phrase encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, ready to act according to God's direction.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Move aside,”
סֹ֖ב (sōḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround

said
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

the king,
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

“and stand
הִתְיַצֵּ֣ב (hiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3320: To set or station oneself, take one's stand

here.”
כֹּ֑ה (kōh)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

So he stepped
וַֽיַּעֲמֹֽד׃ (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

aside.
וַיִּסֹּ֖ב (way·yis·sōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround


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