2 Samuel 16:11

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Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, “Behold, my son, who came forth from my bowels, seeks my life. How much more this Benjamite, now? Leave him alone, and let him curse; for Yahweh has invited him.

World English Bible (WEB)

And David{H1732} said{H559}{(H8799)} to Abishai{H52}, and to all his servants{H5650}, Behold, my son{H1121}, which came forth{H3318}{(H8804)} of my bowels{H4578}, seeketh{H1245}{(H8764)} my life{H5315}: how much more now may this Benjamite{H1145} do it? let him alone{H3240}{(H8685)}, and let him curse{H7043}{(H8762)}; for the LORD{H3068} hath bidden{H559}{(H8804)} him.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

And David saith unto Abishai, and unto all his servants, ‘Lo, my son who came out of my bowels is seeking my life, and also surely now the Benjamite; leave him alone, and let him revile, for Jehovah hath said so to him;

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Samuel 16:11

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