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◄ 2 Samuel 18:13►
New International Version
And if I had put my life in jeopardy —and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have kept your distance from me.”

New Living Translation
And if I had betrayed the king by killing his son—and the king would certainly find out who did it—you yourself would be the first to abandon me.”

English Standard Version
On the other hand, if I had dealt treacherously against his life (and there is nothing hidden from the king), then you yourself would have stood aloof.”

Berean Standard Bible
If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”

King James Bible
Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself againstme.

New King James Version
Otherwise I would have dealt falsely against my own life. For there is nothing hidden from the king, and you yourself would have set yourself againstme.”

New American Standard Bible
Otherwise, if I had dealt treacherously against his life (and there is nothing hidden from the king), then you yourself would have avoidedme.”

NASB 1995
“Otherwise, if I had dealt treacherously against his life (and there is nothing hidden from the king), then you yourself would have stood aloof.”

NASB 1977
“Otherwise, if I had dealt treacherously against his life (and there is nothing hidden from the king), then you yourself would have stood aloof.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Otherwise, if I had dealt treacherously against his life (and there is nothing hidden from the king), then you yourself would have stood aloof.”

Amplified Bible
Otherwise, if I had acted treacherously against his life (for nothing is hidden from the king) you yourself would have taken sides against me.”

Christian Standard Bible
If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”

American Standard Version
Otherwise if I had dealt falsely against his life (and there is no matter hid from the king), then thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me.

Contemporary English Version
He always finds out what's going on. I would have been risking my life to kill Absalom, because you would have let me take the blame."

English Revised Version
Otherwise if I had dealt falsely against his life, (and there is no matter hid from the king,) then thou thyself wouldest have stood aloof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If I had done something treacherous to him, would you have stood by me? Like everything else, it wouldn't stay hidden from the king."

Good News Translation
But if I had disobeyed the king and killed Absalom, the king would have heard about it--he hears about everything--and you would not have defended me."

International Standard Version
If I had taken his life, the king would have uncovered everything about it, and you would never have protected me!"

NET Bible
If I had acted at risk of my own life--and nothing is hidden from the king!--you would have abandoned me."

New Heart English Bible
Otherwise, if I had dealt treacherously against his life (and there is no matter hidden from the king), then you yourself would have dissociated yourself from me."

Webster's Bible Translation
Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against my own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldst have set thyself against me.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”

World English Bible
Otherwise, if I had dealt falsely against his life (and there is no matter hidden from the king), then you yourself would have set yourself against me.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
or I had done a vain thing against my soul, and no matter is hid from the king, and you would station yourself opposite from [me].”

Young's Literal Translation
or I had done against my soul a vain thing, and no matter is hid from the king, and thou -- thou dost station thyself over-against.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Or I did falsehood upon his soul; and any word will not be hid from the king, and thou wilt stand opposite.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Yea and if I should have acted boldly against my own life, this could not have been hid from the king, and wouldst thou have stood by me?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then too, if I had acted with such audacity, against my own life, this would never have been able to be hidden from the king. And would you then have stood by my side?”

New American Bible
Had I been disloyal and killed him, it would all have come out before the king, and you would stand aloof.”

New Revised Standard Version
On the other hand, if I had dealt treacherously against his life (and there is nothing hidden from the king), then you yourself would have stood aloof.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if I should have done it, then I would have been guilty; and nothing would have been hidden from the king, and you yourself would have stood against me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
If I had done it by myself, I would have been guilty, and nothing is hidden from the King, and you would have been standing at the opposition!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Otherwise if I had dealt falsely against mine own life--and there is no matter hid from the king--then thou thyself wouldest have stood aloof.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
so as to do no harm to his life: and nothing of the matter will be concealed from the king, and thou wilt set thyself against me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Absalom Killed
…12The man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’13IfI had jeopardizedmy own life—and nothingis hiddenfromthe king—youwould have abandonedme.”14But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree.…

Cross References
Exodus 23:1
“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.

Deuteronomy 19:10
Thus innocent blood will not be shed in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that you will not be guilty of bloodshed.

1 Samuel 24:6
So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.”

1 Samuel 26:9
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”

2 Samuel 1:14
So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”

2 Samuel 3:37
So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner.

2 Samuel 14:19
So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say.

1 Kings 2:32
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

1 Kings 21:19
Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’”

Psalm 15:3
who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,

Proverbs 6:17
haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 17:15
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.

Isaiah 59:7
Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.

Jeremiah 7:6
if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm,

Matthew 27:4
“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”


Treasury of Scripture

Otherwise I should have worked falsehood against my own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and you yourself would have set yourself against me.

sought

2 Samuel 1:15,16
And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near,and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died…

2 Samuel 4:10-12
When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, whothought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: …

for there is no

2 Samuel 14:19,20
And the king said,Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said,As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid: …

Hebrews 4:13
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all thingsare naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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2 Samuel 18
1.David viewing the armies in their march gives them charge of Absalom
6.The Israelites are sorely smitten in the wood of ephraim
9.Absalom, hanging in an oak is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit
18.Absalom's place
19.Ahimaaz and Cushi bring tidings to David
33.David mourns for Absalom














If I had jeopardized my own life—
This phrase reflects the speaker's awareness of the personal risk involved in disobeying King David's explicit command to deal gently with Absalom. The context is the rebellion led by Absalom against his father, King David. The speaker, a soldier, is responding to Joab, David's military commander, who is frustrated by the soldier's refusal to kill Absalom. The soldier's concern for his own life highlights the seriousness of royal commands in ancient Israel, where disobedience could lead to severe punishment or death. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the cost of loyalty and obedience, as seen in other narratives such as Daniel's refusal to worship the king's statue (Daniel 3).

and nothing is hidden from the king—
This phrase underscores the belief in the king's omniscience, a common perception in ancient Near Eastern monarchies. It suggests that King David, as God's anointed, has a special insight or divine guidance that allows him to be aware of events within his kingdom. This belief is echoed in other parts of the Bible, such as when Nathan the prophet reveals David's sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12). The phrase also implies the futility of attempting to conceal actions from a divinely appointed leader, paralleling the idea that nothing is hidden from God (Hebrews 4:13).

you would have abandoned me.”
The soldier's statement to Joab indicates a lack of trust in Joab's loyalty or protection. Historically, Joab is known for his ruthless pragmatism and willingness to act independently of David's wishes, as seen in his previous actions (2 Samuel 3:27,2 Samuel 20:10). The soldier's fear of being abandoned reflects the political intrigue and shifting loyalties within David's court. This phrase also highlights the theme of betrayal and the precarious nature of human alliances, contrasting with the steadfast faithfulness of God, as seen in the covenant promises throughout Scripture (Deuteronomy 31:6).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Joab
- The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless actions. He plays a crucial role in the events surrounding Absalom's rebellion.

2.Absalom
- The son of King David who rebelled against his father, leading to a civil war in Israel. His rebellion and subsequent death are central to this chapter.

3.King David
- The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who faces the painful rebellion of his son Absalom.

4.The unnamed soldier
- A soldier who refuses to kill Absalom despite Joab's command, citing the risk to his own life and the certainty that the king would find out.

5.The forest of Ephraim
- The location where the battle between David's forces and Absalom's forces takes place, leading to Absalom's death.
Teaching Points
Respect for Authority
The soldier's refusal to kill Absalom demonstrates a respect for King David's authority and commands. As Christians, we are called to respect and submit to the authorities God has placed over us, unless they directly contradict God's commands.

Integrity and Accountability
The soldier's awareness that "nothing is hidden from the king" reminds us of the importance of integrity and accountability in our actions. We should live with the understanding that God sees all and will hold us accountable.

Courage to Stand Firm
Despite pressure from Joab, the soldier stands firm in his convictions. This teaches us the importance of having the courage to stand by our principles, even when faced with opposition or potential harm.

The Consequences of Disobedience
The soldier's fear of being abandoned by Joab if he disobeyed the king highlights the potential consequences of disobedience. We must weigh our actions carefully, considering both earthly and divine consequences.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 18:13?

2.How does 2 Samuel 18:13 highlight the importance of obeying God's appointed leaders?

3.What consequences might arise from acting "against my own life" as stated in 2 Samuel 18:13?

4.How does this verse connect to the biblical theme of loyalty and integrity?

5.In what ways can we apply the principle of accountability from 2 Samuel 18:13?

6.How does 2 Samuel 18:13 encourage us to consider the weight of our actions?

7.How does 2 Samuel 18:13 reflect on the morality of following orders versus personal conscience?

8.What does 2 Samuel 18:13 reveal about the value of human life in biblical times?

9.How does 2 Samuel 18:13 challenge the concept of loyalty to authority figures?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 18?

11.When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)

12.2 Kings 18:13 - Does the timeline of Sennacherib's invasion align with known Assyrian records?

13.What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?

14.In 2 Samuel 12:7-14, why would a just God inflict punishment on an innocent child for David's sin, seemingly contradicting Ezekiel 18:20?
What Does 2 Samuel 18:13 Mean
If I had jeopardized my own life

“‘If I had jeopardized my own life…’” (2 Samuel 18:13)

• The unnamed soldier tells Joab that killing Absalom would have been self-destructive. David had just ordered, “Deal gently with the young man Absalom for my sake” (v. 5). Disobeying a direct royal command carried the death penalty (see2 Samuel 1:14-16;1 Samuel 26:9).

• In Scripture, those who refuse to strike the Lord’s anointed are commended (1 Samuel 24:6; 26:11), while those who take matters into their own hands suffer judgment (2 Samuel 4:11-12).

• The soldier’s integrity outweighs Joab’s promised reward (v. 11; cf.Proverbs 11:4). He values obedience to the king—and ultimately to God—over silver and a belt (Matthew 6:24).

and nothing is hidden from the king

“…and nothing is hidden from the king…” (2 Samuel 18:13)

• David was known for perceptiveness; Joab himself once said David was “as wise as an angel of God, knowing everything that happens in the land” (2 Samuel 14:20).

• David had uncovered secret crimes before—Saul’s supposed slayer (2 Samuel 1:14-16) and the murders of Abner and Ish-bosheth (2 Samuel 3:28; 4:9-12). The soldier is certain David would learn the truth about Absalom’s death.

• The statement also hints at a deeper reality: nothing is hidden from the Lord (Psalm 139:1-4;Proverbs 15:3). A healthy fear of divine and royal scrutiny keeps the soldier from sin.

you would have abandoned me

“…you would have abandoned me.” (2 Samuel 18:13)

• The soldier doesn’t trust Joab to protect him once David’s wrath ignites. Joab’s track record—killing Abner (2 Samuel 3:27), setting Uriah’s death in motion (2 Samuel 11:15-17), and later striking down Amasa (2 Samuel 20:10)—proves he looks after himself first.

• Joab’s offer of “ten shekels of silver and a belt” (v. 11) is no guarantee of loyalty when judgment falls. Contrast Jonathan, who stood by David even under threat (1 Samuel 20:30-34).

• The soldier wisely avoids becoming a disposable pawn.Proverbs 13:20 warns, “the companion of fools suffers harm.”

summary

This verse captures a soldier’s refusal to violate the king’s explicit command. Killing Absalom would have:

1. endangered his own life,

2. been uncovered by the ever-vigilant king, and

3. left him deserted by the self-serving Joab.

The passage highlights respect for rightful authority, the certainty that hidden sins are exposed, and the folly of trusting in unprincipled allies. Integrity before God and king is worth more than any earthly reward.

(13)Against mine own life.--The English, like the Vulg., here follows the margin of the Hebrew; the LXX., in most MSS., following the text, hasagainst his life.Either makes a good sense, but the English is preferable. In this parley Joab thoroughly exposes his unscrupulous and self-willed character, and the man shows that he understood it.

Verse 13. -Against mine own life. Again the K'tib is better: "Or had I wrought perfidiously against his life - and nothing is hidden from the king - so wouldst thou have set thyself against me." Not only was the man faithful to the king, but he was perfectly aware of Joab's unscrupulous character. If only Absalom were put out of the way, Joab would have readily consented to the execution of the unimportant person who had been the means of gratifying his wish.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
אֽוֹ־(’ōw-)
Conjunction
Strong's 176:Desire, if

I had jeopardized
עָשִׂ֤יתִי(‘ā·śî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6213:To do, make

my own life—
בְנַפְשִׁי֙(ḇə·nap̄·šî)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315:A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

and nothing
לֹא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

is hidden
יִכָּחֵ֣ד(yik·kā·ḥêḏ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3582:To secrete, by act, word, to destroy

from
מִן־(min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out of

the king—
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A king

you
וְאַתָּ֖ה(wə·’at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and you

would have abandoned
תִּתְיַצֵּ֥ב(tiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3320:To set or station oneself, take one's stand

me.”
מִנֶּֽגֶד׃(min·ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5048:A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before


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