Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the king said to Zadok, “Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the LORD’s eyes, he will bring me back and let me see it and his dwelling place again. New Living Translation Then the king instructed Zadok to take the Ark of God back into the city. “If the LORD sees fit,” David said, “he will bring me back to see the Ark and the Tabernacle again. English Standard Version Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into 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. Berean Standard Bible Then 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. Berean Literal Bible And the king said to Zadok, “Carry back the ark of God into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of YHWH, He will bring me back and show me it and His dwelling place. King James Bible 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: New King James Version Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and show me both it and His dwelling place. New American Standard Bible And the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the sight of the LORD, then He will bring me back and show me both it and His habitation. NASB 1995 The king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the sight of the LORD, then He will bring me back again and show me both it and His habitation. NASB 1977 And the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the sight of the LORD, then He will bring me back again, and show me both it and His habitation. Legacy Standard Bible Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the sight of Yahweh, then He will cause me to return and show me both it and His habitation. Amplified Bible Then the king told Zadok, “Take the ark of God back to [its rightful place in] the city [of Jerusalem, the capital]. If I find favor in the LORD’S sight, He will bring me back again and let me see both it and His dwelling place (habitation). Berean Annotated Bible Then the king said to Zadok (righteous), “Return the ark of God {Elohim} to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD {YHWH}, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again. Christian Standard Bible Then the king instructed Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor with the LORD, he will bring me back and allow me to see both it and its dwelling place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the king instructed Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the LORD’s eyes, He will bring me back and allow me to see both it and its dwelling place. American Standard Version And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favor in the eyes of Jehovah, he will bring me again, and show me both it, and his habitation: Contemporary English Version Then David said: Zadok, take the sacred chest back to Jerusalem. If the LORD is pleased with me, he will bring me back and let me see it and his tent again. English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation The king told Zadok, "Take God's ark back to the city. If the LORD looks favorably on me, he will allow me to come back and see both it and its dwelling place again. Good News Translation Then the king said to Zadok, "Take the Covenant Box back to the city. If the LORD is pleased with me, some day he will let me come back to see it and the place where it stays. International Standard Version The king told Zadok, "Take the Ark of God back to the city. If I'm shown favor in the LORD's sight, then he'll bring me back again and show me both it and the place where it rests. NET Bible Then the king said to Zadok, "Take the ark of God back to the city. If I find favor in the LORD's sight he will bring me back and enable me to see both it and his dwelling place again. New Heart English Bible 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 show me both it and his dwelling place; Webster's Bible Translation And the king said to Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favor in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and show me both it, and his habitation: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen 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. World English Bible The king said to Zadok, “Carry God’s ark back into the city. If I find favor in Yahweh’s eyes, he will bring me again, and show me both it and his habitation; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king says to Zadok, “Take back the Ark of God to the city; if I find grace in the eyes of YHWH, then He has brought me back, and shown me it and His habitation; Berean Literal Bible And the king said to Zadok, “Carry back the ark of God into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of YHWH, He will bring me back and show me it and His dwelling place. Young's Literal Translation And the king saith to Zadok, 'Take back the ark of God to the city; if I find grace in the eyes of Jehovah, then He hath brought me back, and shewn me it and His habitation; Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say to Zadok, Turn back the ark of God to the city: if I shall find grace in the eyes of Jehovah, and he turned me back, and caused me to see it and its rest. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king said to Sadoc: Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find grace in the sight of the Lord, he will bring me again, and he will shew me it, and his tabernacle. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king said to Zadok: “Carry back the ark of God into the city. If I shall find grace in the sight of the Lord, he will lead me back. And he will show it to me in his tabernacle. New American Bible Then the king said to Zadok: “Take the ark of God back to the city. If I find favor with the LORD, he will bring me back and permit me to see it and its lodging place. New Revised Standard Version Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me back and let me see both it and the place where it stays. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the king said to Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city; perhaps I shall find favor in the eyes of the LORD, and he will bring me back again and show me both it and his habitation; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King said to Tsadoq: “Return the Ark of God to the city. Perhaps I shall find compassion in the eyes of LORD JEHOVAH, and he will return me and will show me himself and his dwelling OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 back, and show me both it, and His habitation; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king said to Sadoc, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I should find favour in the eyes of the Lord, then will he bring me back, and he will shew me it and its beauty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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 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.”… Cross References Then the king said to Zadok, 1 Kings 1:32 Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. 1 Kings 1:38 Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. 1 Kings 1:45 Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear. “Return the ark of God to the city. 2 Samuel 6:12 Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. 1 Chronicles 15:29 As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart. 1 Chronicles 15:3 And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, Genesis 6:8 Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD. 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. He will bring me back Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” 2 Samuel 14:14 For we will surely die and be like water poured out on the ground, which cannot be recovered. Yet God does not take away a life, but He devises ways that the banished one may not be cast out from Him. and let me see both it and His dwelling place again. 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Psalm 27:4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. 1 Samuel 4:3-4 When the troops returned to the camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why has the LORD brought defeat on us before the Philistines today? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh, so that it may go with us to save us from the hand of our enemies.” / So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. Treasury of Scripture And the king said to Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favor in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and show me both it, and his habitation: Carry back 2 Samuel 12:10,11 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife… 1 Samuel 4:3-11 And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies… Jeremiah 7:4 Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these. he will bring Psalm 26:8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth. Psalm 27:4,5 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple… Psalm 42:1,2 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God… habitation 2 Samuel 6:17 And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. 2 Samuel 7:2 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. Jump to Previous Ark Carry City Dwelling Eyes Favor Favour Find Habitation Lord's Shew Shewn Show Sight ZadokJump to Next Ark Carry City Dwelling Eyes Favor Favour Find Habitation Lord's Shew Shewn Show Sight Zadok2 Samuel 15 1. Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.7. By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron 10. He makes there a great conspiracy 13. David upon the news flees from Jerusalem 19. Ittai will leave him 24. Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark 30. David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping, 31. He curses Ahithophel's counsel 32. Hushai is sent back with instructions Then the king said to Zadok David, the king, is speaking to Zadok, one of the high priests. Zadok, along with Abiathar, was loyal to David during Absalom's rebellion. This highlights the importance of priestly support in Israel's monarchy and the role of spiritual leaders in political matters. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, who is fleeing Jerusalem due to Absalom's rebellion. He demonstrates trust in God's sovereignty. 2. Zadok A priest loyal to David, who is instructed to return the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. 3. The Ark of God Represents God's presence and favor. David chooses to send it back to Jerusalem, showing his reliance on God's will rather than symbols. 4. Jerusalem The city of David, from which he is temporarily exiled due to the uprising led by his son Absalom. 5. Absalom David's son, who has initiated a rebellion against his father, causing David to flee. Teaching Points Trust in God's SovereigntyDavid's decision to send the Ark back to Jerusalem shows his trust in God's plan over human symbols of power. We are called to trust God's sovereignty in our lives, even when circumstances are uncertain. Faith Over Fear Despite the threat from Absalom, David's faith in God's favor and justice is evident. We should cultivate a faith that overcomes fear, trusting that God will guide us through trials. Submission to God's Will David's words reflect a heart submitted to God's will, whether it leads to restoration or continued exile. We should seek to align our desires with God's will, accepting His plans for our lives. The Role of Spiritual Leaders Zadok's obedience to David's command highlights the importance of spiritual leaders who support and uphold God's direction. We should value and support godly leadership in our communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 15:25?2. How does 2 Samuel 15:25 demonstrate trust in God's sovereign plan? 3. What can we learn about faith from David's response in this passage? 4. How does David's attitude in 2 Samuel 15:25 connect to Proverbs 3:5-6? 5. In what ways can we apply David's trust in God to our lives today? 6. How does David's reliance on God challenge our personal decision-making processes? 7. What does 2 Samuel 15:25 reveal about God's sovereignty and human agency? 8. How does 2 Samuel 15:25 reflect David's faith in God's plan? 9. What historical context surrounds David's decision in 2 Samuel 15:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15? 11. Why would David, who trusted God’s protection, flee Jerusalem and leave the Ark behind (2 Samuel 15:25–26)? 12. Who was Abiathar in the Bible? 13. Why does God kill Uzzah instantly for touching the Ark to prevent it from falling (2 Samuel 6:7)? 14. Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17? What Does 2 Samuel 15:25 Mean Then the king said to Zadok- David, Israel’s anointed ruler (1 Samuel 16:13), is fleeing Absalom yet still exercising godly leadership (2 Samuel 15:24). - Addressing Zadok the priest (2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Kings 2:35) shows David’s respect for God-ordained spiritual authority. - Even in crisis David’s first thought is the Lord’s honor, not personal safety—echoing Psalm 25:1, “To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.” Return the ark of God to the city - The Ark symbolized God’s throne on earth (Exodus 25:22). David refuses to treat it as a lucky charm, unlike Israel in 1 Samuel 4:3-11. - By sending it back to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:12-17), David proclaims that God’s presence belongs in Zion, the place He chose (Psalm 132:13-14). - Practical obedience: • Safeguards the priests and Levites in their proper ministry. • Declares that God, not David, is central to Israel’s hope. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD - David yields his future to God’s sovereign grace, the same attitude seen in Moses (Exodus 33:17) and Noah (Genesis 6:8). - He admits that favor is received, not presumed—anticipating James 4:6, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” - Crisis exposes the heart: David’s trust rests on covenant mercy, not political maneuvering (Psalm 30:7). He will bring me back - David counts on God’s restoring power (Psalm 23:3; 37:5). - The statement echoes earlier experiences of forgiveness and restoration after sin (2 Samuel 12:13-25). - True faith looks forward: 1 Peter 5:6 reminds believers to humble themselves so God may exalt them “in due time.” And let me see both it and His dwelling place again - David’s greatest longing is renewed worship, not merely regaining a throne (Psalm 27:4; 63:1-2). - “His dwelling place” refers to the tabernacle, foreshadowing the permanent temple his son will build (1 Chronicles 22:7-10). - The king models Psalm 122:1 joy: “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’” summary David’s words reveal a heart anchored in God’s sovereignty and glory. He relinquishes the Ark, entrusts his future to divine favor, and treasures worship above power. 2 Samuel 15:25 teaches that genuine faith submits to the LORD’s will, trusts His grace for restoration, and prizes His presence above all earthly security. Hebrew Then the kingהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Zadok, לְצָד֔וֹק (lə·ṣā·ḏō·wq) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites “Return הָשֵׁ֛ב (hā·šêḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again the ark אֲר֥וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of God הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative to the city. הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I find אֶמְצָ֥א (’em·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor חֵן֙ (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective in the eyes בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel He will bring me back וֶהֱשִׁבַ֕נִי (we·hĕ·ši·ḇa·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again and let me see וְהִרְאַ֥נִי (wə·hir·’a·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see [both] it אֹת֖וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case His dwelling place {again}. נָוֵֽהוּ׃ (nā·wê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5116: Abode of shepherd or flocks, habitation Links 2 Samuel 15:25 NIV2 Samuel 15:25 NLT 2 Samuel 15:25 ESV 2 Samuel 15:25 NASB 2 Samuel 15:25 KJV 2 Samuel 15:25 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 15:25 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 15:25 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 15:25 French Bible 2 Samuel 15:25 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 15:25 The king said to Zadok Carry back (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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