Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first from the tribes of Joseph to come down and meet my lord the king.” New Living Translation I know how much I sinned. That is why I have come here today, the very first person in all Israel to greet my lord the king.” English Standard Version For your servant knows that I have sinned. Therefore, behold, I have come this day, the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” Berean Standard Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” King James Bible For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. New King James Version For I, your servant, know that I have sinned. Therefore here I am, the first to come today of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.” New American Standard Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned; so behold, I have come today, the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.” NASB 1995 “For your servant knows that I have sinned; therefore behold, I have come today, the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.” NASB 1977 “For your servant knows that I have sinned; therefore behold, I have come today, the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.” Legacy Standard Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned; therefore behold, I have come today, the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.” Amplified Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned; therefore, behold, I have come today, the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” Christian Standard Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned. But look! Today I am the first one of the entire house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned. But look! Today I am the first one of the entire house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” American Standard Version For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come this day the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. Contemporary English Version I know I was wrong. That's why I wanted to be the first one from the northern tribes to meet you." English Revised Version For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come this day the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. GOD'S WORD® Translation I know I've sinned. Today I've come as the first of all the house of Joseph to meet you." Good News Translation I know, sir, that I have sinned, and this is why I am the first one from the northern tribes to come and meet Your Majesty today." International Standard Version because your servant knows that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first one from the entire house of Joseph to meet your majesty the king." Majority Standard Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.? NET Bible For I, your servant, know that I sinned, and I have come today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king." New Heart English Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned. Therefore, look, I have come today the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king." Webster's Bible Translation For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore behold, I have come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. World English Bible For your servant knows that I have sinned. Therefore behold, I have come today as the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor your servant has known that I have sinned; and behold, I have come today, first of all the house of Joseph, to go down to meet my lord the king.” Young's Literal Translation for thy servant hath known that I have sinned; and lo, I have come to-day, first of all the house of Joseph, to go down to meet my lord the king.' Smith's Literal Translation For thy servant knew that I sinned: and behold, I came this day the first for all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I thy servant acknowledge my sin: and therefore I am come this day the first of all the house of Joseph, and am come down to meet my lord the king. Catholic Public Domain Version For as your servant, I acknowledge my sin. And for this reason, today, I arrive as the first from all the house of Joseph, and I descend to meet my lord the king.” New American Bible For your servant knows that I have done wrong. But I now am the first of the whole house of Joseph to come down today to meet my lord the king.” New Revised Standard Version For your servant knows that I have sinned; therefore, see, I have come this day, the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor your servant does know that I have sinned; therefore, behold, I have come this day the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I, your Servant, know that I have sinned and, behold, I have come today, I have preceded all of the house of Yoseph and I came down to meet my Lord the King!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thy servant doth know that I have sinned; therefore, behold, I am come this day the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For thy servant knows that I have sinned: and, behold, I am come to-day before all Israel and the house of Joseph, to go down and meet my lord the king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shimei Pardoned…19and said, “My lord, do not hold me guilty, and do not remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart. 20For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.” 21But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”… Cross References 1 Samuel 26:21 Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!” 1 Kings 1:51-52 It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” Genesis 50:17 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. Exodus 10:17 Now please forgive my sin once more and appeal to the LORD your God, that He may remove this death from me.” 1 Samuel 15:24-25 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. / Now therefore, please forgive my sin and return with me so I can worship the LORD.” 1 Samuel 24:17-19 and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. / And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. / When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day. 1 Kings 2:8-9 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.” Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Luke 15:21 The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Acts 8:22 Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Matthew 18:21-22 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! Luke 17:3-4 Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. / Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” Treasury of Scripture For your servant does know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. I am come Psalm 78:34-37 When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God… Jeremiah 22:23 O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail! Hosea 5:15 I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early. Joseph 2 Samuel 19:9 And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom. 2 Samuel 16:5 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. Genesis 48:14,20 And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn… Jump to Previous Conscious First House Joseph Meet Purpose Servant Sin Sinned Today To-Day WholeJump to Next Conscious First House Joseph Meet Purpose Servant Sin Sinned Today To-Day Whole2 Samuel 19 1. Joab causes the king to cease his mourning9. The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back 11. David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah 18. Shimei is pardoned 24. Mephibosheth excused 32. Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family 41. The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them For I, your servant This phrase reflects a posture of humility and submission. The Hebrew word for "servant" is "ebed," which denotes a person who is in service to another, often with a connotation of loyalty and duty. In the context of ancient Israel, being a servant to the king was a position of both responsibility and privilege. The speaker acknowledges his position before the king, recognizing the authority and sovereignty of the king over his life. This humility is a model for believers, who are called to serve God and others with a humble heart. know that I have sinned and today I have come as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction your servant עַבְדְּךָ֔ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant knows יָדַ֣ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֖י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I have sinned, חָטָ֑אתִי (ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn so here I am וְהִנֵּֽה־ (wə·hin·nêh-) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! today הַיּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day as the first רִאשׁוֹן֙ (ri·šō·wn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank of all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Joseph יוֹסֵ֔ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites to come down לָרֶ֕דֶת (lā·re·ḏeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend to meet לִקְרַ֖את (liq·raṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way my lord אֲדֹנִ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller the king.” הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Links 2 Samuel 19:20 NIV2 Samuel 19:20 NLT 2 Samuel 19:20 ESV 2 Samuel 19:20 NASB 2 Samuel 19:20 KJV 2 Samuel 19:20 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 19:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 19:20 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 19:20 French Bible 2 Samuel 19:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 19:20 For your servant does know that (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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