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2 Samuel 18:32

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The king said to the Cushite, “Is it well with the young man Absalom?”
The Cushite answered, “May the enemies of my lord the king, and all who rise up against you to do you harm, be as that young man is.”

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2 Samuel 18:32 in other translations

And the king said unto the Cushite, Is it well with the young man Absalom? And the Cushite answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise up against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is.

2 Samuel 18:32 · American Standard Version

2 Samuel 18:32 in context

  1. 30The king said, “Come and stand here.” He came, and stood still.
  2. 31Behold, the Cushite came. The Cushite said, “News for my lord the king, for Yahweh has avenged you today of all those who rose up against you.”
  3. 32The king said to the Cushite, “Is it well with the young man Absalom?”
    The Cushite answered, “May the enemies of my lord the king, and all who rise up against you to do you harm, be as that young man is.”
  4. 33The king was much moved, and went up to the room over the gate, and wept. As he went, he said, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died for you, Absalom, my son, my son!”