2 Samuel 20

1 And it happened that there was, in that place, a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a man of Benjamin. And he sounded the trumpet, and he said: “There is no portion for us in David, nor any inheritance in the son of Jesse. Return to your own tents, O Israel.”

Mayroon ding nangyari sa parehong lugar isang basagulero na ang pangalan ay Seba anak na lalaki ni Bicri, isang lahi ni Benjamin. Hinipan niya ang trumpeta at sinabing, “Wala kaming kinuhang bahagi kay David, ni nakuhang pamana sa anak na lalaki ni Jesse. Hayaan ang bawat lalaking bumalik sa kaniyang tahanan, sa Israel.”

2 And all of Israel separated from David, and they were following Sheba, the son of Bichri. But the men of Judah clung to their king, from the Jordan as far as Jerusalem.

Kaya iniwan si David ng lahat ng kalalakihan ng Israel at sumunod kay Seba na anak na lalaki ni Bicri. Pero sumunod ng mas malapit ang kalalakihan ng Juda sa kanilang hari, mula Jordan hanggang Jerusalem.

3 And when the king had entered his house at Jerusalem, he took the ten women concubines, whom he had left behind to care for the house, and he put them into custody, allowing them provisions. But he did not enter to them. Instead, they were enclosed, even until the day of their deaths, living as widows.

Nang dumating si David sa kaniyang palasyo sa Jerusalem, kinuha niya ang sampung asawang lingkod na iniwan niya para pangalagaan ang palasyo, at inilagay niya sila sa isang bahay na may mga bantay. Naglaan siya para sa kanilang pangangailangan, pero hindi na siya sumiping sa kanila kailanman. Kaya kinulong sila hanggang sa araw ng kanilang kamatayan, namuhay na parang sila ay mga balo.

4 Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon to me all the men of Judah on the third day, and you shall be present also.”

Pagkatapos sinabi ng hari kay Amasa, “Tawagin ang kalalakihan ng Juda ng magkasama sa loob ng tatlong araw; dapat narito karin.”

5 Therefore, Amasa went away, so that he might summon Judah. But he delayed beyond the agreed time that the king had appointed to him.

Kaya pumunta si Amasa para tawagin ang kalalakihan ng Juda ng magkasama, pero nanatili siya ng higit pa sa itinakdang oras na inutos sa kaniya ng hari.

6 And David said to Abishai: “Now Sheba, the son of Bichri, will afflict us more so than Absalom did. Therefore, take the servants of your lord, and pursue him, otherwise he may find fortified cities, and escape from us.”

Kaya sinabi ni David kay Abisai, “Ngayon si Seba anak na lalaki ni Bicri ay gagawan tayo ng mas maraming pinsala kaysa sa ginawa ni Absalom. Kunin ang mga lingkod ng iyong panginoon, aking mga sundalo, at tugisin siya o baka makahanap siya ng pinatibay na mga lungsod at makawala sa ating paningin.”

7 And so, the men of Joab departed with him, along with the Cherethites and the Pelethites. And all the able-bodied men went out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba, the son of Bichri.

Pagkatapos lumabas ang kalalakihan ni Joab at hinabol siya, kasama ng mga lahi ni Kereteo at ang mga lahi ni Pelet at lahat ng malalakas na mandirigma. Umalis sila sa Jerusalem para habulin si Seba anak na lalaki ni Bicri.

8 And when they were beside the great stone, which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was wearing a close-fitting coat of equal length with his garment. And over these, he was girded with a sword hanging down to his thigh, in a scabbard which was made so that the sword could be removed with the least motion, and then strike.

Nang nasa dakilang bato na sila na nasa Gibeon, Dumating si Amasa para salubungin sila. Nakasuot si Joab ng baluting pandigma na kaniyang isinuot, na kalakip ang isang sinturon palibot sa kaniyang baywang na mayroong nakalagay na isang espadang may lalagyan nito. Sa kaniyang paglalakad, nahulog ang espada.

9 Then Joab said to Amasa, “Be well, my brother.” And he held Amasa by the chin with his right hand, as if to kiss him.

Kaya sinabi ni Joab kay Amasa, “Mabuti ba ang lagay mo, aking pinsan?” Magiliw ni Joab na kinuha ang balbas ni Amasa ng kaniyang kanang kamay para halikan siya.

10 But Amasa did not notice the sword that Joab had. And he struck him in the side, and his intestines poured out to the ground. And he did not inflict a second wound, and he died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba, the son of Bichri.

Hindi napansin ni Amasa ang punyal na nasa kaliwang kamay ni Joab. Sinaksak ni Joab si Amasa sa tiyan at nahulog sa lupa ang kaniyang mga bituka. Hindi na siya hinampas muli ni Joab, at namatay si Amasa. Kaya si Joab at Abisai kaniyang kapatid na lalaki ay hinabol si Seba anak na lalaki ni Bicri.

11 Meanwhile, certain men, from the company of Joab, when they had stopped beside the dead body of Amasa, said: “Behold, the one who wished to be in the place of Joab, the companion of David.”

Pagkatapos isa sa kalalakihan ni Joab ay tumayo sa gilid ni Amasa, at sinabi ng lalaki, “Siya na pumapanig kay Joab, at siya na kay David, hayaan silang sumunod kay Joab.”

12 Now Amasa was covered with blood, and was lying in the middle of the road. A certain man saw this, with all the people standing nearby to look at him, and he removed Amasa from the road into a field. And he covered him with a garment, so that those passing by would not stop because of him.

Nakahiga si Amasa na naliligo sa kaniyang dugo sa gitna ng daan. Nang nakita ng lalaki na lahat ng tao'y nanatiling nakatayo, kinuha niya si Amasa paalis sa daan at inilagay sa isang bukirin. Tinapon niya ang isang tela kay Amasa dahil nakita niya na ang bawat isa na dumating kasama niya ay nanatiling nakatayo.

13 Then, when he had been removed from the road, all the men continued on, following Joab in the pursuit of Sheba, the son of Bichri.

Pagkatapos nang inalis si Amasa sa daan, sumunod ang lahat ng kalalakihan kay Joab sa paghabol kay Seba na anak na lalaki ni Bicri.

14 Now he had passed through all the tribes of Israel into Abel and Bethmaacah. And all the elect men had gathered together to him.

Nakalagpas si Seba sa lahat ng lipi ng Israel sa Abel, sa Bet Maaca, at sa lahat ng lupain ng mga lahi ni Beri, na nagtipong magkakasama at tinugis rin si Seba.

15 And so, they went and besieged him at Abel and Bethmaacah. And they surrounded the city with siege works, and the city was blockaded. Then the entire crowd who were with Joab strove to destroy the walls.

Nahuli nila siya at nakulong siya sa Abel ng Bet Maaca. Gumawa sila ng isang panlusob na dahilig laban sa lungsod laban sa pader. Lahat ng hukbo na kasama ni Joab ay hinampas ang pader para patumbahin ito.

16 And a wise woman exclaimed from the city: “Listen, listen, and say to Joab: Draw near, and I will speak with you.”

Pagkatapos isang matalinong babae ang sumigaw sa labas ng lungsod, “Makinig kayo, pakiusap makinig ka, Joab! Lumapit ka sa akin para maaari akong makipag-usap sa iyo.”

17 And when he had drawn near to her, she said to him, “Are you Joab?” And he responded, “I am.” And she spoke in this way to him, “Listen to the words of your handmaid.” He responded, “I am listening.”

Kaya lumapit si Joab sa kaniya, at sinabi ng babae, “Ikaw ba si Joab?” Sumagot siya, “Ako nga.” Pagkatapos sinabi niya sa kaniya, “Makinig sa mga salita ng iyong lingkod.” Sumagot siya, “Nakikinig ako.”

18 And again she spoke: “A word was said in the old proverb, ‘Those who would inquire, let them inquire in Abel.’ And so they would reach a conclusion.

Pagkatapos sinabi niya, “Sinasabi nila sa sinaunang panahon, 'Siguraduhing humingi ng payo sa Abel,' at ang payong iyon ang tatapos sa bagay.

19 Am I not the one who responds with the truth in Israel? And yet you are seeking to overthrow the city, and to overturn a mother in Israel! Why would you cast down the inheritance of the Lord?”

Kami ang lungsod na isa sa mga pinaka-mapayapa at tapat sa Israel. Sinusubukan ninyong sirain ang isang lungsod na ina sa Israel. Bakit ninyo gustong lunukin ang mana ni Yahweh?”

20 And responding, Joab said: “May this be far, may this be far from me! May I not cast down, and may I not demolish.

Kaya sumagot si Joab at sinabing, “Huwag sanang pahintulatan, huwag sanang pahintulatan mula sa akin, na lunukin ko o sirain.

21 The matter is not as you said. Rather, a man from mount Ephraim, Sheba, the son of Bichri, by name, has lifted up his hand against king David. Deliver him alone, and we will withdraw from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown down to you from the wall.’

Hindi iyan totoo. Pero isang lalaki mula sa burulang bansa ng Efraim, na ang pangalan ay Seba anak na lalaki ni Bicri, itinaas niya ang kaniyang kamay laban sa hari, laban kay David. Ibigay ninyo siyang mag-isa, at aalis ako mula sa lungsod.” Sinabi ng babae kay Joab, “Itatapon ang kaniyang ulo sa iyo sa ibabaw ng pader.”

22 Therefore, she entered to all the people, and she spoke to them wisely. And they cut off the head of Sheba, the son of Bichri, and they threw it down to Joab. And he sounded the trumpet, and they withdrew from the city, each one to his own tent. But Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.

Pagkatapos pumunta ang babae sa lahat ng tao sa kaniyang karunungan. Pinutol nila ang ulo ni Seba anak na lalaki ni Bicri, at itinapon ito palabas kay Joab. Pagkatapos hinipan niya ang trumpeta at nilisan ng mga tauhan ni Joab ang lungsod, bawat lalaki sa kaniyang tahanan. At bumalik si Joab sa Jerusalem sa hari.

23 Thus Joab was over the entire army of Israel. And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cerethites and Phelethites.

Ngayon si Joab ay nasa lahat ng hukbo ng Israel, at si Benaias anak na lalaki ni Joaida ay nasa mga lahi ni Ceret at sa mga lahi ni Pelet.

24 Yet truly, Adoram was over the tributes. And Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the keeper of records.

Si Adoram ay nasa kalalakihan na gumagawa ng sapilitang trabaho, at si Jehoshafat anak na lalaki ni Ahilud ay ang tagatala.

25 Now Sheva was the scribe. And truly Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

Si Seva ay tagasulat at si Zadok at Abiatar ang mga pari.

26 But Ira, the Jairite, was the priest of David.

Si Ira ang lahi ni Jair ang pangulong ministro ni David.