Translations
Modern
Then Joab came to Absalom’s house and demanded, “Why did your servants set my field on fire?”
Traditional
Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?
Literal
And Joab arose and came to Absalom’s house, and he said to him, “Why have your servants burned the portion that is to me with the fire?”
Latin
Surrexitque Joab, et venit ad Absalom in domum ejus, et dixit: Quare succenderunt servi tui segetem meam igni?
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Joab came to Absalom’s house and demanded, “Why did your servants set my field on fire?”
Notes
Events
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Glossary
Absalom David Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Joab: Son of David's Sister: Barley Field of, Burned by Absalom