2 Samuel 5:1
American King James Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spoke, saying, Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.
American Standard Version Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
King James Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
World English Bible Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.
2 Samuel 5:2
American King James Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were he that led out and brought in Israel: and the LORD said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be a captain over Israel.
American Standard Version In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah said to thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel.
King James Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
World English Bible In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out and in. Yahweh said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be prince over Israel.’”
2 Samuel 5:3
American King James So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.
American Standard Version So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah: and they anointed David king over Israel.
King James So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.
World English Bible So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh; and they anointed David king over Israel.
2 Samuel 5:4
American King James David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
American Standard Version David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
King James David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
World English Bible David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
2 Samuel 5:5
American King James In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
American Standard Version In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
King James In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
World English Bible In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
2 Samuel 5:6
American King James And the king and his men went to Jerusalem to the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spoke to David, saying, Except you take away the blind and the lame, you shall not come in here: thinking, David cannot come in here.
American Standard Version And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither; thinking, David cannot come in hither.
King James And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.
World English Bible The king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, “The blind and the lame will keep you out of here,” thinking, “David can’t come in here.”
2 Samuel 5:7
American King James Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
American Standard Version Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
King James Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
World English Bible Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. This is David’s city.
2 Samuel 5:8
American King James And David said on that day, Whoever gets up to the gutter, and smites the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Why they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.
American Standard Version And David said on that day, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites, let him get up to the watercourse, and `smite' the lame and the blind, that are hated of David's soul. Wherefore they say, There are the blind and the lame; he cannot come into the house.
King James And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.
World English Bible David said on that day, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites, let him go up to the watercourse and strike those lame and blind, who are hated by David’s soul.” Therefore they say, “The blind and the lame can’t come into the house.”
2 Samuel 5:9
American King James So David dwelled in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
American Standard Version And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
King James So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
World English Bible David lived in the stronghold, and called it David’s city. David built around from Millo and inward.
2 Samuel 5:10
American King James And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.
American Standard Version And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah, the God of hosts, was with him.
King James And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.
World English Bible David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh, the God of Armies, was with him.
2 Samuel 5:11
American King James And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.
American Standard Version And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.
King James And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.
World English Bible Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, with cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.
2 Samuel 5:12
American King James And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
American Standard Version And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
King James And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
World English Bible David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.
2 Samuel 5:13
American King James And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
American Standard Version And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron; and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
King James And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
World English Bible David took more concubines and wives for himself out of Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.
2 Samuel 5:14
American King James And these be the names of those that were born to him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
American Standard Version And these are the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
King James And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
World English Bible These are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
2 Samuel 5:15
American King James Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
American Standard Version and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
King James Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
World English Bible Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
2 Samuel 5:16
American King James And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
American Standard Version and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.
King James And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
World English Bible Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
2 Samuel 5:17
American King James But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.
American Standard Version And when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the stronghold.
King James But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.
World English Bible When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold.
2 Samuel 5:18
American King James The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
American Standard Version Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
King James The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
World English Bible Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
2 Samuel 5:19
American King James And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? will you deliver them into my hand? And the LORD said to David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.
American Standard Version And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And Jehovah said unto David, Go up; for I will certainly deliver the Philistines into thy hand.
King James And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
World English Bible David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hand?” Yahweh said to David, “Go up; for I will certainly deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
2 Samuel 5:20
American King James And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD has broken forth on my enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.
American Standard Version And David came to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there; and he said, Jehovah hath broken mine enemies before me, like the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal-perazim.
King James And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.
World English Bible David came to Baal Perazim, and David struck them there. Then he said, “Yahweh has broken my enemies before me, like the breach of waters.” Therefore he called the name of that place Baal Perazim.
2 Samuel 5:21
American King James And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.
American Standard Version And they left their images there; and David and his men took them away.
King James And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.
World English Bible They left their images there, and David and his men took them away.
2 Samuel 5:22
American King James And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
American Standard Version And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
King James And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
World English Bible The Philistines came up yet again and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
2 Samuel 5:23
American King James And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, You shall not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come on them over against the mulberry trees.
American Standard Version And when David inquired of Jehovah, he said, Thou shalt not go up: make a circuit behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry-trees.
King James And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.
World English Bible When David inquired of Yahweh, he said, “You shall not go up. Circle around behind them, and attack them in front of the mulberry trees.
2 Samuel 5:24
American King James And let it be, when you hear the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then you shall bestir yourself: for then shall the LORD go out before you, to smite the host of the Philistines.
American Standard Version And it shall be, when thou hearest the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry-trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself; for then is Jehovah gone out before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.
King James And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.
World English Bible When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then stir yourself up; for then Yahweh has gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.”
2 Samuel 5:25
American King James And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until you come to Gazer.
American Standard Version And David did so, as Jehovah commanded him, and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gezer.
King James And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
World English Bible David did so, as Yahweh commanded him, and struck the Philistines all the way from Geba to Gezer.