ESV: But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?”
NIV: and Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?'
NASB: However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now then, why are you silent about bringing the king back?'
CSB: But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king? "
NLT: Now Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, is dead. Why not ask David to come back and be our king again?'
KJV: And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
NKJV: But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now therefore, why do you say nothing about bringing back the king?”
