New Revised Standard Version
But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?”

New American Bible
but Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Why, then, should you remain silent about restoring the king to his palace?” When the talk of all Israel reached the king,

Douay-Rheims Bible
But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in the battle: how long are you silent, and bring not back the king?

But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in the battle: how long are you silent, and bring not back the king?

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2 Samuel 15:12,13 Absalom also sent for Achitophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city Gilo. And while he was offering sacrifices, there was a strong conspiracy, and the people running together increased with Absalom. . . .

Hosea 8:4 They have reigned, but not by me: they have been princes, and I knew not: of their silver and their gold they have made idols to themselves, that they might perish.

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2 Samuel 18:14 And Joab said: Not as thou wilt, but I will set upon him in thy sight. So he took three lances in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom: and whilst he yet panted for life, sticking on the oak,

Judges 18:9 Arise, and let us go up to them: for we have seen the land which is exceeding rich and fruitful: neglect not, lose no time: let us go and possess it, there will be no difficulty.