2 Samuel 19:8

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. They told to all the people, saying, “Behold, the king is sitting in the gate.” All the people came before the king. Now Israel had fled every man to his tent.
World English Bible (WEB)
Then the king{H4428} arose{H6965}{(H8799)}, and sat{H3427}{(H8799)} in the gate{H8179}. And they told{H5046}{(H8689)} unto all the people{H5971}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Behold, the king{H4428} doth sit{H3427}{(H8802)} in the gate{H8179}. And all the people{H5971} came{H935}{(H8799)} before{H6440} the king{H4428}: for Israel{H3478} had fled{H5127}{(H8804)} every man{H376} to his tent{H168}.
KJV with Strongs
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And the king riseth, and sitteth in the gate, and to all the people they have declared, saying, ‘Lo, the king is sitting in the gate;’ and all the people come in before the king, and Israel hath fled, each to his tents.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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