2 Samuel 20

NET

19 I represent the peaceful and the faithful in Israel. You are attempting to destroy an important city in Israel. Why should you swallow up the Lord’s inheritance?”


Darby

19 I am peaceable [and] faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a motherD2023 in Israel. Why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of Jehovah?


Darby Bible Notes

mother - * Or 'a city, even a mother (city) in Israel.' See 2 Sam. 8.1; Num. 21.25,32; 32.42; Josh. 17.11 and Notes.


KJV

19 I [am one of them that are] peaceable [and] faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?