2 Kings 6:22

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BSB

“Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.”

KJV

And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

WEB

He answered, “You shall not strike them. Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, then go to their master.”

ASV

And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

DARBY

And he said, Thou shalt not smite [them]: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

BLB

And he answered, “You shall not strike. Those whom you have taken captive with your sword and your bow, would you kill? Set food and water before their faces, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.”

ÅB

Han svarte: Du skal ikke hugge dem ned; hugger du vel ned dem som du gjør til fanger med ditt sverd og din bue[^1]? Sett brød og vann for dem, så de kan spise og drikke og så vende tilbake til sin herre!

OTB

Men han sa, "Du skal ikke drepe dem. Ville du drepe dem du har tatt til fange med ditt sverd og din bue? Sett brød og vann foran dem, så de kan spise og drikke og vende tilbake til sin herre."

B1930

Han svarte: Du skal ikke hugge dem ned; hugger du vel ned dem som du gjør til fanger med ditt sverd og din bue? Sett brød og vann for dem, så de kan ete og drikke og så vende tilbake til sin herre! / < du dreper ikke engang krigsfanger, langt mindre bør du da drepe disse.>

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