2 Samuel 16:19

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.”

In context

17 “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?”

18 “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by the people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain.

19 Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.”

20 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”

21 Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.”

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2 Samuel 16:19 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.”
KJV King James Version: And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence.
WEB World English Bible: Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn’t I serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father’s presence, so I will be in your presence.”
ASV American Standard Version: And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and secondly, for whom do I labour? is it not before his son? as I served before thy father so am I before thee.'
DBY Darby Translation: And again, whom should I serve? should it not be in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.
WBS Webster Bible: And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.