2 Samuel 15:26
2 Samuel 15:26 in Multiple Translations
But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”
But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.
but if he say thus, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.
But if he says, I have no delight in you: then, here I am; let him do to me what seems good to him.
But if he says, ‘I'm not happy with you,’ then here I stand. Let him do to me whatever he thinks best.”
But if he thus say, I haue no delite in thee, behold, here am I, let him doe to me as seemeth good in his eyes.
and if thus He say, I have not delighted in thee; here [am] I, He doth to me as [is] good in His eyes.'
but if he says, ‘I have no delight in you,’ behold, here I am. Let him do to me as seems good to him.”
But if he shall thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good to him.
But if he shall say to me: Thou pleasest me not: I am ready, let him do that which is good before him.
But if he says that he is not pleased with me, then I am willing for him to do to me whatever he thinks is good.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 15:26
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2 Samuel 15:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִם֙
כֹּ֣ה
יֹאמַ֔ר
לֹ֥א
חָפַ֖צְתִּי
בָּ֑/ךְ
הִנְ/נִ֕י
יַֽעֲשֶׂה
לִּ֕/י
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ט֖וֹב
בְּ/עֵינָֽי/ו
וְ/אִם֙
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
כֹּ֣ה
kôh
H3541
thus
Adv
יֹאמַ֔ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
חָפַ֖צְתִּי
châphêts
H2654
to delight in
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
בָּ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
הִנְ/נִ֕י
hên
H2005
look!
Part | Suff
יַֽעֲשֶׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
לִּ֕/י
Prep | Suff
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
ט֖וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/עֵינָֽי/ו
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 15:26
וְ/אִם֙
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
כֹּ֣ה
kôh
H3541
"thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.
Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)
Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.
יֹאמַ֔ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
חָפַ֖צְתִּי
châphêts
H2654
"to delight in"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to be pleased with something or someone. In the Bible, it describes God's delight in his people and their desire to follow him, like in Psalm 51.
Definition: 1) to delight in, take pleasure in, desire, be pleased with 1a) (Qal) 1a1) of men 1a1a) to take pleasure in, delight in 1a1b) to delight, desire, be pleased to do 1a2) of God 1a2a) to delight in, have pleasure in 1a2b) to be pleased to do
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would. See also: Genesis 34:19; Psalms 51:21; Psalms 18:20.
בָּ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
הִנְ/נִ֕י
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
יַֽעֲשֶׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לִּ֕/י
""
Prep | Suff
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
ט֖וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
בְּ/עֵינָֽי/ו
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 15:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Samuel 15:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 15:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 15:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:26
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:26
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 15:26
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 15:26
Context — David Flees Jerusalem
24Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city.
25Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again.
26But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”
27The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan. 28See, I will wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 3:18 | So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.” |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 22:20 | He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 10:9 | Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” |
| 4 | Numbers 14:8 | If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us. |
| 5 | Isaiah 62:4 | No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 9:8 | Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 42:1 | “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. |
| 8 | Psalms 39:9 | I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done. |
| 9 | Judges 10:15 | “We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 32:41 | Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. |
2 Samuel 15:26 Summary
[In 2 Samuel 15:26, David is saying that he trusts God's judgment and is willing to accept whatever God decides, whether it's good or bad. This shows that David has faith in God's goodness and sovereignty, just like we're called to have in Romans 8:28. David's attitude is one of surrender, saying 'let God do what seems good to Him', which is similar to Jesus' prayer in Matthew 26:39. By trusting God like David did, we can find peace and comfort in difficult times, knowing that God is in control.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of David's statement in 2 Samuel 15:26?
David is speaking to Zadok the priest, expressing his willingness to accept God's judgment, whether it be favorable or not, as seen in 2 Samuel 15:25-26, where he instructs Zadok to return the ark of God to the city and wait for God's direction.
How does David's attitude in 2 Samuel 15:26 reflect his trust in God?
David's statement demonstrates his trust in God's sovereignty, acknowledging that God's ways are not his ways, as expressed in Isaiah 55:9, and that He can do whatever seems good to Him, as David says in 2 Samuel 15:26.
What can we learn from David's example in 2 Samuel 15:26 about dealing with difficult circumstances?
We can learn to trust God's goodness and sovereignty, even in difficult times, just as David did, and to surrender our will to His, as Jesus taught in Matthew 26:39, saying 'not my will, but yours, be done'.
How does 2 Samuel 15:26 relate to the concept of God's delight in us?
The verse highlights the idea that God's delight in us is not based on our performance, but on His sovereign choice, as seen in Psalm 18:19, where David says God delighted in him, and in Malachi 1:10, where God says He has no delight in the people's offerings due to their disobedience.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender my will to God's, just as David did in 2 Samuel 15:26?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty, especially when faced with difficult circumstances?
- What does it mean for me to say, like David, 'let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him', and how can I apply this attitude in my daily life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's goodness, even when I don't understand His ways, as expressed in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 15:26
But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee,.... As a king, or in his temporal prosperity, though he might and had delight in him as a chosen vessel of salvation, as a saint and child of God, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 15:26
And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:26
I have no delight in thee; I will not receive thee into my favour, nor restore thee to thy throne and city, and to the enjoyment of my ark and ordinances. Here am I, ready to obey him, and to submit to his will and pleasure concerning me.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:26
2 Samuel 15:26 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, [here am] I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.Ver. 26. But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee.] As justly he may, for my many foul offences and daily disobediences, lay me aside as a broken vessel. Behold, here am I.] Alexander the emperor in Herodian could say, χρηανδραςγενναιουςκαισωφροναςευχεθαιμενυπαρχεινταβελτισττα, φερεινδεταπροστπιπτοντα; It behoveth generous and wise men to pray that all may go well with them, but to bear patiently whatsoever shall befall them. A Christian followeth his suit for earthly things coldly and negligently, saith a reverend man, as one indifferently disposed to them: or rather generously and nobly, tanquam Candidatus Caesaris, as a favourite of Caesar, as they were wont to say at Rome. Dr Stought.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:26
(26) Let him do to me as seemeth good.—David recognises that he is suffering under the punishment pronounced by Nathan for his sin, and he seeks to throw himself entirely into the hands of God, trusting in His mercy. (Comp. 2 Samuel 24:14.) He is, therefore, unwilling to have the ark carried with him lest he should seem to undertake to compel the Divine presence and blessing. He feels sure that if God so will, he shall be brought again in peace; but if not, yet he will perfectly submit himself to God’s ordering.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 15:26
26. I have no delight in thee] For as he had sung in the confident faith of happier days, deliverance from his enemies depended on God’s good pleasure. See ch. 2 Samuel 22:20, and cp. 1 Kings 10:9. behold here am I, &c.] Words of true resignation and humble submission to the will of God. He felt that he deserved this punishment for his sins.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 15:26
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Here Am I, Let Him Do to Me As by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will, illustrating how true strength lies in yielding ourselves to Him, as exemplified by figures like Isaac, Jesus, M |
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Holy Harmony - Part 2 by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that everything in our lives is handed to us by God, who is loving, sovereign, omnipotent, and omniscient. The speaker encourages th |
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Of Resignation to the Will of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the necessity of resigning our will to God's will, particularly during difficult times, as a true expression of faith and self-denial. He illustrates this thro |
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Samuel Grew Up "In Favour Both With the Lord and With Men" by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the powerful story of Hannah's prayer for a child, highlighting her selfless vow to dedicate her son to the Lord, shifting the focus from her need to God's n |
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A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Samuel Wilson, Baptist Minister. by John Gill | John Gill delivers a heartfelt sermon on the occasion of the death of Reverend Mr. Samuel Wilson, emphasizing the deep sorrow felt by the congregation at the loss of their beloved |
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God in Everything by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of seeing God in everything, trusting in His wisdom, power, and unchanging love even in the midst of sorrows and losses. By acknowle |
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The Samuel Company by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson calls for a revival of the 'Samuel Company,' a group of believers who hear God's voice and grieve over the backslidden state of the Church. He emphasizes the need f |