2Sa 15:8 | NETfull | STEP | For I made this vow when I was living in Geshur in Aram: ‘If the Lord really does allow me to return to Jerusalem, I will serve the Lord .’”

2 Samuel 15:8

8 For I made this vow ^{▼▼ Heb “for your servant vowed a vow.” The formal court style of referring to one’s self in third person (“your servant”) has been translated here as first person for clarity.} when I was living in Geshur in Aram: ‘If the Lord really does allow me to return to Jerusalem, ^{▼▼ For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; Journey of Paul map 1-F4; Journey of Paul map 2-F4; Journey of Paul map 3-F4; Journey of Paul map 4-F4.} I will serve the Lord.’”