2 Samuel 11:12

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““Stay here one more day,” David said to Uriah, “and tomorrow I will send you back.” So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day and the next.”

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BSBPD

““Stay here one more day,” David said to Uriah, “and tomorrow I will send you back.” So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day and the next.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to-day also, and to-morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And David saith unto Uriah, `Abide in this <FI>place<Fi> also to-day, and to-morrow I send thee away;' and Uriah abideth in Jerusalem, on that day, and on the morrow,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Samuel 11:12 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Jeremiah 2:22Although you wash with lye and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before Me,” declares the Lord GOD.
  2. Jeremiah 2:37Moreover, you will leave that place with your hands on your head, for the LORD has rejected those you trust; you will not prosper by their help.”

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