2 Samuel 14:1
American King James Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
American Standard Version Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
King James Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
World English Bible Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.
2 Samuel 14:2
American King James And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched there a wise woman, and said to her, I pray you, feign yourself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not yourself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:
American Standard Version And Joab sent to Tekoa, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on mourning apparel, I pray thee, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that hath a long time mourned for the dead:
King James And 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:
World English Bible Joab sent to Tekoa and brought a wise woman from there, and said to her, “Please act like a mourner, and put on mourning clothing, please, and don’t anoint yourself with oil; but be as a woman who has mourned a long time for the dead.
2 Samuel 14:3
American King James And come to the king, and speak on this manner to him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
American Standard Version and go in to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
King James And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
World English Bible Go in to the king and speak like this to him.” So Joab put the words in her mouth.
2 Samuel 14:4
American King James And when the woman of Tekoah spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
American Standard Version And when the woman of Tekoa spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
King James And 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.
World English Bible When the woman of Tekoa spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, showed respect, and said, “Help, O king!”
2 Samuel 14:5
American King James And the king said to her, What ails you? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and my husband is dead.
American Standard Version And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, Of a truth I am a widow, and my husband is dead.
King James And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.
World English Bible The king said to her, “What ails you?” She answered, “Truly I am a widow, and my husband is dead.
2 Samuel 14:6
American King James And your handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him.
American Standard Version And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and killed him.
King James And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him.
World English Bible Your servant had two sons; and they both fought together in the field, and there was no one to part them, but the one struck the other and killed him.
2 Samuel 14:7
American King James And, behold, the whole family is risen against your handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder on the earth.
American Standard Version And, behold, the whole family is risen against thy handmaid, and they say, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him for the life of his brother whom he slew, and so destroy the heir also. Thus will they quench my coal which is left, and will leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the face of the earth.
King James And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth.
World English Bible Behold, the whole family has risen against your servant, and they say, ‘Deliver him who struck his brother, that we may kill him for the life of his brother whom he killed, and so destroy the heir also.’ Thus they would quench my coal which is left, and would leave to my husband neither name nor remainder on the surface of the earth.”
2 Samuel 14:8
American King James And the king said to the woman, Go to your house, and I will give charge concerning you.
American Standard Version And the king said unto the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
King James And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
World English Bible The king said to the woman, “Go to your house, and I will give a command concerning you.”
2 Samuel 14:9
American King James And the woman of Tekoah said to the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne be guiltless.
American Standard Version And the woman of Tekoa said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father's house; and the king and his throne be guiltless.
King James And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne be guiltless.
World English Bible The woman of Tekoa said to the king, “My lord, O king, may the iniquity be on me, and on my father’s house; and may the king and his throne be guiltless.”
2 Samuel 14:10
American King James And the king said, Whoever said ought to you, bring him to me, and he shall not touch you any more.
American Standard Version And the king said, Whosoever saith aught unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.
King James And the king said, Whoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.
World English Bible The king said, “Whoever says anything to you, bring him to me, and he will not bother you any more.”
2 Samuel 14:11
American King James Then said she, I pray you, let the king remember the LORD your God, that you would not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD lives, there shall not one hair of your son fall to the earth.
American Standard Version Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember Jehovah thy God, that the avenger of blood destroy not any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As Jehovah liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.
King James Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.
World English Bible Then she said, “Please let the king remember Yahweh your God, that the avenger of blood destroy not any more, lest they destroy my son.” He said, “As Yahweh lives, not one hair of your son shall fall to the earth.”
2 Samuel 14:12
American King James Then the woman said, Let your handmaid, I pray you, speak one word to my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
American Standard Version Then the woman said, Let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak a word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
King James Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
World English Bible Then the woman said, “Please let your servant speak a word to my lord the king.” He said, “Say on.”
2 Samuel 14:13
American King James And the woman said, Why then have you thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king does speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king does not fetch home again his banished.
American Standard Version And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou devised such a thing against the people of God? for in speaking this word the king is as one that is guilty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished one.
King James And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished.
World English Bible The woman said, “Why then have you devised such a thing against the people of God? For in speaking this word the king is as one who is guilty, in that the king does not bring home again his banished one.
2 Samuel 14:14
American King James For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither does God respect any person: yet does he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.
American Standard Version For we must needs die, and are as water split on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God take away life, but deviseth means, that he that is banished be not an outcast from him.
King James For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.
World English Bible For we must die, and are like water spilled on the ground, which can’t be gathered up again; neither does God take away life, but devises means, that he who is banished not be an outcast from him.
2 Samuel 14:15
American King James Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing to my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and your handmaid said, I will now speak to the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.
American Standard Version Now therefore seeing that I am come to speak this word unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his servant.
King James Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.
World English Bible Now therefore, seeing that I have come to speak this word to my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid. Your servant said, ‘I will now speak to the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his servant.’
2 Samuel 14:16
American King James For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.
American Standard Version For the king will hear, to deliver his servant out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.
King James For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.
World English Bible For the king will hear, to deliver his servant out of the hand of the man who would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.
2 Samuel 14:17
American King James Then your handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD your God will be with you.
American Standard Version Then thy handmaid said, Let, I pray thee, the word of my lord the king be comfortable; for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: and Jehovah thy God be with thee.
King James Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.
World English Bible Then your servant said, ‘Please let the word of my lord the king bring rest; for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad. May Yahweh, your God, be with you.’”
2 Samuel 14:18
American King James Then the king answered and said to the woman, Hide not from me, I pray you, the thing that I shall ask you. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak.
American Standard Version Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, aught that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak.
King James Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak.
World English Bible Then the king answered the woman, “Please don’t hide anything from me that I ask you.” The woman said, “Let my lord the king now speak.”
2 Samuel 14:19
American King James And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with you in all this? And the woman answered and said, As your soul lives, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king has spoken: for your servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your handmaid:
American Standard Version And the king said, Is the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from aught that my lord the king hath spoken; for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thy handmaid;
King James And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid:
World English Bible The king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” The woman answered, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken; for your servant Joab urged me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your servant.
2 Samuel 14:20
American King James To fetch about this form of speech has your servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
American Standard Version to change the face of the matter hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
King James To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
World English Bible Your servant Joab has done this thing to change the face of the matter. My lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.”
2 Samuel 14:21
American King James And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.
American Standard Version And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back.
King James And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.
World English Bible The king said to Joab, “Behold now, I have granted this thing. Go therefore, and bring the young man Absalom back.”
2 Samuel 14:22
American King James And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day your servant knows that I have found grace in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant.
American Standard Version And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did obeisance, and blessed the king: and Joab said, To-day thy servant knoweth that I have found favor in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath performed the request of his servant.
King James And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.
World English Bible Joab fell to the ground on his face, showed respect, and blessed the king. Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.”
2 Samuel 14:23
American King James So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
King James So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
World English Bible So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 14:24
American King James And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
American Standard Version And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
King James And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
World English Bible The king said, “Let him return to his own house, but let him not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, and didn’t see the king’s face.
2 Samuel 14:25
American King James But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
American Standard Version Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
King James But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
World English Bible Now in all Israel there was no one to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty. From the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no defect in him.
2 Samuel 14:26
American King James And when he polled his head, (for it was at every year's end that he polled it: because the hair was heavy on him, therefore he polled it:) he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels after the king's weight.
American Standard Version And when he cut the hair of his head (now it was at every year's end that he cut it; because it was heavy on him, therefore he cut it); he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels, after the king's weight.
King James And when he polled his head, (for it was at every year's end that he polled it: because the hair was heavy on him, therefore he polled it:) he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels after the king's weight.
World English Bible When he cut the hair of his head (now it was at every year’s end that he cut it; because it was heavy on him, therefore he cut it), he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels, after the king’s weight.
2 Samuel 14:27
American King James And to Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
American Standard Version And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
King James And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
World English Bible Three sons were born to Absalom, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar. She was a woman with a beautiful face.
2 Samuel 14:28
American King James So Absalom dwelled two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.
American Standard Version And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem; and he saw not the king's face.
King James So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.
World English Bible Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and he didn’t see the king’s face.
2 Samuel 14:29
American King James Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.
American Standard Version Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.
King James Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.
World English Bible Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king, but he would not come to him. Then he sent again a second time, but he would not come.
2 Samuel 14:30
American King James Therefore he said to his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire.
American Standard Version Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire.
King James Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire.
World English Bible Therefore he said to his servants, “Behold, Joab’s field is near mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire.
2 Samuel 14:31
American King James Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom to his house, and said to him, Why have your servants set my field on fire?
American Standard Version Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?
King James Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?
World English Bible Then Joab arose and came to Absalom to his house, and said to him, “Why have your servants set my field on fire?”
2 Samuel 14:32
American King James And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent to you, saying, Come here, that I may send you to the king, to say, Why am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.
American Standard Version And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it were better for me to be there still. Now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there be iniquity in me, let him kill me.
King James And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.
World English Bible Absalom answered Joab, “Behold, I sent to you, saying, ‘Come here, that I may send you to the king, to say, “Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me to be there still. Now therefore, let me see the king’s face; and if there is iniquity in me, let him kill me.”’”
2 Samuel 14:33
American King James So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.
American Standard Version So Joab came to the king, and told him; and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.
King James So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.
World English Bible So Joab came to the king and told him; and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king; and the king kissed Absalom.