Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

whither

Meaning of “whither”

To what or which place, destination, direction, state, or end.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
124 occurrences119 verses27 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 16:8

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “whither”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 1–4 of 4 · 4 word occurrences in this result

2 Samuel 2:1
AND it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 2:1 · retained source text

¶ And it came to passe after this, that Dauid enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I goe vp into any of the Cities of Iudah? And the LORD said vnto him, Goe vp. And Dauid said, Whither shall I goe vp? And he said, Unto Hebron.

2 Samuel 13:13
And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 13:13 · retained source text

And I, whither shall I cause my shame to goe? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fooles in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, speake vnto the king, for he will not withhold me from thee.

2 Samuel 15:20
Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:20 · retained source text

Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee goe vp and downe with vs? Seeing I goe whither I may, returne thou, and take backe thy brethren: mercie and trueth be with thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. make thee wander in going?

2 Samuel 17:18
Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of them away quickly, and came to a man’s house in Bahurim, which had a well in his court; whither they went down.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 17:18 · retained source text

Neuerthelesse, a ladde saw them, and tolde Absalom: but they went both of them away quickely, and came to a mans house in Bahurim, which had a Well in his court, whither they went downe.

Complete reference index — all 119 verses

Where “whither” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence

Study connections