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English Standard Version
2 Samuel 13:30
While they were on the way, news came to David, "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
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Christian Standard Bible®
While they were on the way, a report reached David: “Absalom struck down all the king’s sons; not even one of them survived!”
While they were on the way, a report reached David: “Absalom struck down all the king’s sons; not even one of them survived!”
Hebrew Names Version
It happened, while they were in the way, that the news came to David, saying, Avshalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
It happened, while they were in the way, that the news came to David, saying, Avshalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
King James Version
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
Lexham English Bible
While they were on the way, the message came to David, "Absalom has killed all the sons of the king, and not one of them was left."
While they were on the way, the message came to David, "Absalom has killed all the sons of the king, and not one of them was left."
New Century Version
While the king's sons were on their way, the news came to David, "Absalom has killed all of the king's sons! Not one of them is left alive!"
While the king's sons were on their way, the news came to David, "Absalom has killed all of the king's sons! Not one of them is left alive!"
New English Translation
While they were still on their way, the following report reached David: "Absalom has killed all the king's sons; not one of them is left!"
While they were still on their way, the following report reached David: "Absalom has killed all the king's sons; not one of them is left!"
Amplified Bible
Now it happened while they were on the way [back home], that the [exaggerated] report came to David, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
Now it happened while they were on the way [back home], that the [exaggerated] report came to David, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
New American Standard Bible
Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, "Absalom has struck and killed all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, "Absalom has struck and killed all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
Geneva Bible (1587)
And while they were in the way, tydings came to Dauid, saying, Absalom hath slaine al the Kings sonnes, & there is not one of them left.
And while they were in the way, tydings came to Dauid, saying, Absalom hath slaine al the Kings sonnes, & there is not one of them left.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
Contemporary English Version
While they were on their way to Jerusalem, someone told David, "Absalom has killed all of your sons! Not even one is left."
While they were on their way to Jerusalem, someone told David, "Absalom has killed all of your sons! Not even one is left."
Complete Jewish Bible
While they were on their way, the news came to David that Avshalom had killed all the king's sons, and not one of them was left alive.
While they were on their way, the news came to David that Avshalom had killed all the king's sons, and not one of them was left alive.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom has smitten all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom has smitten all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
Easy-to-Read Version
The king's sons were still on their way into town. But King David got a message about what happened. But the message was, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons! Not one of the sons was left alive."
The king's sons were still on their way into town. But King David got a message about what happened. But the message was, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons! Not one of the sons was left alive."
George Lamsa Translation
And while they were on the way, the news came to David that Absalom had murdered all the kings sons and there was not one of them left.
And while they were on the way, the news came to David that Absalom had murdered all the kings sons and there was not one of them left.
Good News Translation
While they were on their way home, David was told: "Absalom has killed all your sons—not one of them is left!"
While they were on their way home, David was told: "Absalom has killed all your sons—not one of them is left!"
Literal Translation
And it happened while they were in the highway, even the report had come to David, saying, Absalom has stricken all the sons of the king, and not one of them is left.
And it happened while they were in the highway, even the report had come to David, saying, Absalom has stricken all the sons of the king, and not one of them is left.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whyle they were yet on their waye, the rumoure came to kynge Dauid, that Absalom had slayne all the kynges children, so that not one of them was lefte.
And whyle they were yet on their waye, the rumoure came to kynge Dauid, that Absalom had slayne all the kynges children, so that not one of them was lefte.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
Bible in Basic English
Now while they were on their way, news was given to David that Absalom had put to death all the sons of the king and that not one of them was still living.
Now while they were on their way, news was given to David that Absalom had put to death all the sons of the king and that not one of them was still living.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And whyle they were yet in the way, tydinges came to Dauid, saying: Absalom hath slaine all the kinges sonnes, and there is none left alyue.
And whyle they were yet in the way, tydinges came to Dauid, saying: Absalom hath slaine all the kinges sonnes, and there is none left alyue.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying: 'Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.'
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying: 'Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.'
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe while they were in the way, that tidings came to Dauid, saying, Absalom hath slaine all the Kings sonnes, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to passe while they were in the way, that tidings came to Dauid, saying, Absalom hath slaine all the Kings sonnes, and there is not one of them left.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass, when they were in the way, that a report came to David, saying, Abessalom has slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to pass, when they were in the way, that a report came to David, saying, Abessalom has slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.
Berean Standard Bible
While they were on the way, a report reached David: "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons; not one of them is left!"
While they were on the way, a report reached David: "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons; not one of them is left!"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne thei yeden yit in the weie, fame cam to the kyng, and seide, Absolon hath kild alle the sones of the king, and `nameli not oon lefte of hem.
And whanne thei yeden yit in the weie, fame cam to the kyng, and seide, Absolon hath kild alle the sones of the king, and `nameli not oon lefte of hem.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass -- they [are] in the way -- and the report hath come unto David, saying, `Absalom hath smitten all the sons of the king, and there is not left of them one;'
And it cometh to pass -- they [are] in the way -- and the report hath come unto David, saying, `Absalom hath smitten all the sons of the king, and there is not left of them one;'
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying, Absalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying, Absalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that information came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that information came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
World English Bible
It happened, while they were in the way, that the news came to David, saying, Absalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
It happened, while they were in the way, that the news came to David, saying, Absalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
New King James Version
And it came to pass, while they were on the way, that news came to David, saying, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons, and not one of them is left!"
And it came to pass, while they were on the way, that news came to David, saying, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons, and not one of them is left!"
New Living Translation
As they were on the way back to Jerusalem, this report reached David: "Absalom has killed all the king's sons; not one is left alive!"
As they were on the way back to Jerusalem, this report reached David: "Absalom has killed all the king's sons; not one is left alive!"
New Life Bible
While they were on their way, the news came to David, saying, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons. Not one of them is left."
While they were on their way, the news came to David, saying, "Absalom has killed all the king's sons. Not one of them is left."
New Revised Standard
While they were on the way, the report came to David that Absalom had killed all the king's sons, and not one of them was left.
While they were on the way, the report came to David that Absalom had killed all the king's sons, and not one of them was left.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, while, they, were yet on the road, that, the report, reached David, saying, - Absolom hath smitten all the king's sons, and there is not left of them, one.
And it came to pass, while, they, were yet on the road, that, the report, reached David, saying, - Absolom hath smitten all the king's sons, and there is not left of them, one.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And while they were yet in the way, a rumour came to David, saying: Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one them left.
And while they were yet in the way, a rumour came to David, saying: Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one them left.
Revised Standard Version
While they were on the way, tidings came to David, "Ab'salom has slain all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
While they were on the way, tidings came to David, "Ab'salom has slain all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."
Contextual Overview
30 While they were on the way, news came to David, "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons, and not one of them is left." 31 Then the king arose and tore his garments and lay on the earth. And all his servants who were standing by tore their garments. 32 But Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David's brother, said, "Let not my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men, the king's sons, for Amnon alone is dead. For by the command of Absalom this has been determined from the day he violated his sister Tamar. 33 Now therefore let not my lord the king so take it to heart as to suppose that all the king's sons are dead, for Amnon alone is dead." 34 But Absalom fled. And the young man who kept the watch lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, many people were coming from the road behind him by the side of the mountain. 35 And Jonadab said to the king, "Behold, the king's sons have come; as your servant said, so it has come about." 36 And as soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king's sons came and lifted up their voice and wept. And the king also and all his servants wept very bitterly. 37 But Absalom fled and went to Talmai the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son day after day. 38 So Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and was there three years. 39 And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Judges 11:35 - rent his clothes
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass while they were in the way,.... On their road homewards, before they got to Jerusalem:
that tidings came to David; perhaps brought by one who was at the entertainment, who upon seeing Amnon smitten, immediately rose up and fled with the news of it to David:
saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left; which he might suppose was the design of Absalom, and was done before that time; however, so it was ordered in Providence, that David, that rejoiced at the news of the death of Uriah, might be terrified with the tidings of the death of all his sons; and for a while it was as if it was really so, which occasioned the following behaviour in him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Samuel 13:30. Absalom hath slain all the king's sons — Fame never lessens but always magnifies a fact. Report, contrary to the nature of all other things, gains strength by going.
Virgil has given, in his best manner, a fine personification of Fame or Evil Report. - AEN. iv., 173.
Extemplo Libyae magnas it Fama per urbes;
Fama, malum qua non aliud velocius ullum,
Mobilitate viget, viresque adquirit eundo, c.
"Now Fame, tremendous fiend! without delay,
Through Libyan cities took her rapid way
Fame, the swift plague, that every moment grows,
And gains new strength and vigour as she goes," &c.
