2 Samuel 17:3
2 Samuel 17:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Next Ahithophel advised Absalom, “Let me handpick twelve thousand men and go after David tonight. I’ll come on him when he’s bone tired and take him by complete surprise. The whole army will run off and I’ll kill only David. Then I’ll bring the army back to you—a bride brought back to her husband! You’re only after one man, after all. Then everyone will be together in peace!”
2 Samuel 17:3 King James Version (KJV)
and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.
2 Samuel 17:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
and I will bring back all the people to you. The return of everyone depends on the man you seek; then all the people will be at peace.”
2 Samuel 17:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Then I’ll bring everyone back to you. If the man you are looking for is dead, everyone else will return safely.”
2 Samuel 17:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.
2 Samuel 17:3 New International Version (NIV)
and bring all the people back to you. The death of the man you seek will mean the return of all; all the people will be unharmed.”
2 Samuel 17:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then I will bring back all the people to you. When all return except the man whom you seek, all the people will be at peace.”
2 Samuel 17:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
and I will bring all the people [who follow David] back to you. The return of everyone depends on the [death of the] man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace [and accept you as king].”