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Douay-Rheims Bible
2 Samuel 12:6
He shall restore the ewe fourfold, because he did this thing, and had no pity.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.”
Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.”
Hebrew Names Version
He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"
He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"
King James Version
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Lexham English Bible
He shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he has done this thing, and because he had no pity."
He shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he has done this thing, and because he had no pity."
English Standard Version
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
New Century Version
He must pay for the lamb four times for doing such a thing. He had no mercy!"
He must pay for the lamb four times for doing such a thing. He had no mercy!"
New English Translation
Because he committed this cold-hearted crime, he must pay for the lamb four times over!"
Because he committed this cold-hearted crime, he must pay for the lamb four times over!"
Amplified Bible
"He shall make restitution for the ewe lamb four times as much [as the lamb was worth], because he did this thing and had no compassion."
"He shall make restitution for the ewe lamb four times as much [as the lamb was worth], because he did this thing and had no compassion."
New American Standard Bible
"So he must make restitution for the lamb four times over, since he did this thing and had no compassion."
"So he must make restitution for the lamb four times over, since he did this thing and had no compassion."
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he shall restore the lambe foure folde, because he did this thing, and had no pitie thereof.
And he shall restore the lambe foure folde, because he did this thing, and had no pitie thereof.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion."
And he must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion."
Contemporary English Version
And because he didn't have any pity on the poor man, he will have to pay four times what the lamb was worth."
And because he didn't have any pity on the poor man, he will have to pay four times what the lamb was worth."
Complete Jewish Bible
For doing such a thing, he has to pay back four times the value of the lamb — and also because he had no pity."
For doing such a thing, he has to pay back four times the value of the lamb — and also because he had no pity."
Darby Translation
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Easy-to-Read Version
He must pay four times the price of the lamb because he did this terrible thing and because he had no mercy."
He must pay four times the price of the lamb because he did this terrible thing and because he had no mercy."
George Lamsa Translation
And he shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he did this thing and because he had no pity.
And he shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he did this thing and because he had no pity.
Good News Translation
For having done such a cruel thing, he must pay back four times as much as he took."
For having done such a cruel thing, he must pay back four times as much as he took."
Literal Translation
And he shall repay fourfold for the ewe lamb, because he has done this thing, and because he had no pity.
And he shall repay fourfold for the ewe lamb, because he has done this thing, and because he had no pity.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The shepe also shal he make good foure folde, because he hath done soch a thinge, and not spared it.
The shepe also shal he make good foure folde, because he hath done soch a thinge, and not spared it.
American Standard Version
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Bible in Basic English
And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.
And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He shal restore the lambe foure folde, because he did this thyng and had no pitie.
He shal restore the lambe foure folde, because he did this thyng and had no pitie.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.'
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.'
King James Version (1611)
And he shall restore the Lambe fourefold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pittie.
And he shall restore the Lambe fourefold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pittie.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he shall restore the lamb seven-fold, because he has not spared.
And he shall restore the lamb seven-fold, because he has not spared.
English Revised Version
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Berean Standard Bible
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over."
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
he schal yelde the scheep in to foure folde, for he dide this word, and sparide not.
he schal yelde the scheep in to foure folde, for he dide this word, and sparide not.
Young's Literal Translation
and the ewe-lamb he doth repay fourfold, because that he hath done this thing, and because that he had no pity.'
and the ewe-lamb he doth repay fourfold, because that he hath done this thing, and because that he had no pity.'
Update Bible Version
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he shall restore the lamb four-fold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
And he shall restore the lamb four-fold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
World English Bible
He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"
He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"
New King James Version
And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because he did this thing and because he had no pity."
And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because he did this thing and because he had no pity."
New Living Translation
He must repay four lambs to the poor man for the one he stole and for having no pity."
He must repay four lambs to the poor man for the one he stole and for having no pity."
New Life Bible
And he must pay four times the worth of the lamb, because he did this thing without pity."
And he must pay four times the worth of the lamb, because he did this thing without pity."
New Revised Standard
he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and, the lamb, shall he pay back sevenfold, - because he did this thing, and, for that he had no pity.
and, the lamb, shall he pay back sevenfold, - because he did this thing, and, for that he had no pity.
Revised Standard Version
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"He must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion."
"He must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion."
Contextual Overview
1 And the Lord sent Nathan to David: and when he was come to him, he said to him: There were two men in one city, the one rich, and the other poor. 2 The rich man had exceeding many sheep and oxen. 3 But the poor man had nothing at all but one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up, and which had grown up in his house together with his children, eating of his bread, and drinking of his cup, and sleeping in his bosom: and it was unto him as a daughter. 4 And when a certain stranger was come to the rich man, he spared to take of his own sheep and oxen, to make a feast for that stranger, who was come to him, but took the poor man’s ewe, and dressed it for the man that was come to him. 5 And David’s anger being exceedingly kindled against that man, he said to Nathan: As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this is a child of death. 6 He shall restore the ewe fourfold, because he did this thing, and had no pity. 7 And Nathan said to David: Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee from the hand of Saul, 8 And gave thee thy master’s house and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and Juda: and if these things be little, I shall add far greater things unto thee. 9 Why therefore hast thou despised the word of the Lord, to do evil in my sight? Thou hast killed Urias the Hethite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. 10 Therefore the sword shall never depart from thy house, because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Urias the Hethite to be thy wife.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
restore: Exodus 22:1, Proverbs 6:31, Luke 19:8
because: James 2:13
Reciprocal: Leviticus 6:5 - restore 2 Samuel 14:8 - I will give Nehemiah 5:11 - Restore Job 20:10 - his hands Proverbs 19:17 - that hath Proverbs 28:8 - pity Matthew 7:3 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 10:15
And Chanaan begot Sidon his firstborn, the Hethite,
And Chanaan begot Sidon his firstborn, the Hethite,
Genesis 12:18
And Pharao called Abram, and said to him: What is this that thou hast done to me? Why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
And Pharao called Abram, and said to him: What is this that thou hast done to me? Why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
Genesis 12:19
For what cause didst thou say, she was thy sister, that I might take her to my wife? Now therefore there is thy wife, take her, and go thy way.
For what cause didst thou say, she was thy sister, that I might take her to my wife? Now therefore there is thy wife, take her, and go thy way.
Genesis 13:7
Whereupon also there arose a strife between the herdsmen of Abram and of Lot. And at that time the Chanaanite and the Pherezite dwelled in that country.
Whereupon also there arose a strife between the herdsmen of Abram and of Lot. And at that time the Chanaanite and the Pherezite dwelled in that country.
Genesis 33:18
And he passed over to Salem, a city of the Sichemites, which is in the land of Chanaan, after he returned from Mesopotamia of Syria: and he dwelt by the town.
And he passed over to Salem, a city of the Sichemites, which is in the land of Chanaan, after he returned from Mesopotamia of Syria: and he dwelt by the town.
Genesis 34:2
And when Sichem the son of Hemor the Hevite, the prince of that land, saw her, he was in love with her: and took her away, and lay with her, ravishing the virgin.
And when Sichem the son of Hemor the Hevite, the prince of that land, saw her, he was in love with her: and took her away, and lay with her, ravishing the virgin.
Genesis 35:4
So they gave him all the strange gods they had, and the earrings which were in their ears: and he buried them under the turpentine tree, that is behind the city of Sichem.
So they gave him all the strange gods they had, and the earrings which were in their ears: and he buried them under the turpentine tree, that is behind the city of Sichem.
Deuteronomy 11:30
Which are beyond the Jordan, behind the way that goeth to the setting of the sun, in the land of the Chanaanite who dwelleth in the plain country over against Galgala, which is near the valley that reacheth and entereth far.
Which are beyond the Jordan, behind the way that goeth to the setting of the sun, in the land of the Chanaanite who dwelleth in the plain country over against Galgala, which is near the valley that reacheth and entereth far.
Joshua 20:7
And they appointed Cedes in Galilee of mount Nephtali, and Sichem in mount Ephraim, and Cariath-Arbe, the same is Hebron in the mountain of Juda.
And they appointed Cedes in Galilee of mount Nephtali, and Sichem in mount Ephraim, and Cariath-Arbe, the same is Hebron in the mountain of Juda.
Joshua 24:32
And the bones of Joseph which the children of Israel had taken out of Egypt, they buried in Sichem, in that part of the field which Jacob had bought of the sons of Hemor the father of Sichem, for a hundred young ewes, and it was in the possession of the sons of Joseph.
And the bones of Joseph which the children of Israel had taken out of Egypt, they buried in Sichem, in that part of the field which Jacob had bought of the sons of Hemor the father of Sichem, for a hundred young ewes, and it was in the possession of the sons of Joseph.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold,.... Which was according to the law in Exodus 22:1; but Kimchi thinks, because the word is of the dual number, it signifies double the number, and that the sentence was to restore eight lambs, because he being a rich man stole from the poor man; so Mr. Weemse s renders it, twice four, twice as much as was commanded in the law; for the Hebrews, he observes, double in the dual number till they come to seven:
because he did this thing; committed this theft:
and because he had no pity; on the poor man, but took his all. The Jews observe, that accordingly David was punished with the loss of four of his children, that which was born of Bathsheba, Ammon, Tamar, and Absalom; so most of the commentators, but Ben Gersom, instead of Tamar, has Adonijah.
s Of the Moral Law, l. 2. ch. 10. p. 252. Vid. Gusset. Ebr. Comment. p. 776.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Fourfold - The exact number prescribed by the Law (see the marginal references), and acted upon by Zaccheus. The Septuagint has “sevenfold,” as in Proverbs 6:31.
