2 Samuel 14:3

And come to the king, and speake on this maner vnto him: so Ioab put the words in her mouth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

then go to the king and speak to him in this manner. So Joab put the words in her mouth."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and go in to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And come to the king and say these words to him. So Joab gave her words to say.
- Basic English Bible

Then go to the king and speak these words to him." And Joab put the words in her mouth.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

and come to the king, and speak after this manner to him. And Joab put the words into her mouth.
- Darby Bible

And thou shalt go in to the king, and shalt speak to him in this manner. And Joab put the words in her mouth.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

and go in to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- English Revised Version

Go in to the king, and speak like this to him." So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 14:3

14:1 Was towards - He desired to see him, but was ashamed to shew kindness to one whom God's law and his own conscience obliged him to punish; he wanted therefore a fair pretence, which therefore Joab gave him.

14:2 Anoint - As they used to do when they were out of a mourning state.

14:5 Widow - One of them who most need thy compassion, and whom thou art by God's law obliged in a singular manner to relieve.