2 Samuel 16:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
The LORD has returned upon you all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose position you have reigned; and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom your son: and, behold, you are taken in your mischief, because you are a bloody man.
2 Samuel 16:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Jehovah hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and Jehovah hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son; and, behold, thou art taken in thine own mischief, because thou art a man of blood.
2 Samuel 16:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The LORD has paid you back for all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned, and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. See, you have come to ruin because you are a man of bloodshed!”
2 Samuel 16:8 (BSB)
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What does 2 Samuel 16:8 say?
2 Samuel 16:8 in modern King James wording reads: "The LORD has returned upon you all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose position you have reigned; and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom your son: and, behold, you are taken in your mischief, because you are a bloody man."
Where is 2 Samuel 16:8 found in the Bible?
2 Samuel 16:8 is verse 8 of chapter 16 of the book of 2 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 2 Samuel has 24 chapters.
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