2 Samuel 14:3
“And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.”
2 Samuel 14:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And thou shalt go in to the king, and shalt speak to him in this manner. And Joab put the words in her mouth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and go in to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- DARBYDarby
- and come to the king, and speak after this manner to him. And Joab put the words into her mouth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Go in to the king, and speak like this to him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and thou hast gone unto the king, and spoken unto him, according to this word;' and Joab putteth the words into her mouth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
Context: 2 Samuel 14
1Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
2And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:
3And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
4And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
5And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.
About 2 Samuel 14: David's Mercy Toward Absalom
Despite his anger towards Absalom, David shows mercy towards his rebellious son.
Commentary
2 Samuel 14 is a chapter that speaks to the power of redemption and forgiveness. In this chapter, we see King David's willingness to forgive his son, Absalom, for his past transgressions. After Absalom's return to Jerusalem, David sends Joab to speak to him and to offer him a chance to be restored to his father's favor. Joab's words to Absalom are a reminder of the power of mercy and grace, and of the importance of forgiveness.