2 Samuel 5:24

2 Samuel 5:24 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.”

Read 2 Samuel 5 in NIV · About the NIV

New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

24And it shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the baka-shrubs, then you shall act promptly, for then the Lord will have gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.”

Read 2 Samuel 5 in NASB2020 · About the NASB2020

Amplified Bible (AMP)

24And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then you shall pay attention and act promptly, for at that time the Lord will have gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.”

Read 2 Samuel 5 in AMP · About the AMP

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

24As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the Lord has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”

Read 2 Samuel 5 in BSB · About the BSB

American Standard Version (ASV)

24And it shall be, when thou hearest the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry-trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself; for then is Jehovah gone out before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

Read 2 Samuel 5 in ASV · About the ASV

Geneva Bible (GNV)

24And when thou hearest the noyse of one going in the toppes of the mulberie trees, then remoue: for then shall the Lord goe out before thee, to smite the hoste of the Philistims.

Read 2 Samuel 5 in GNV · About the GNV

World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

24When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then stir yourself up; for then Yahweh has gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.”

Read 2 Samuel 5 in WEBUS · About the WEBUS

New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

24Listen for the sound of marching in the tops of the trees. Then move quickly. The sound will mean that I have gone out in front of you. I will strike down the Philistine army.”

Read 2 Samuel 5 in NIrV · About the NIrV

EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

24When you hear a noise in the tops of the trees like marching men, go quickly to attack them. Then you will know that the Lord has gone in front of you. He will knock down the Philistine army for you.’

Read 2 Samuel 5 in EASY · About the EASY

Literal Standard Version (LSV)

24and it comes to pass, in your hearing the sound of a stepping in the tops of the mulberries, then you move sharply, for then YHWH has gone out before you to strike in the camp of the Philistines.”

Read 2 Samuel 5 in LSV · About the LSV