2 Samuel 14:3

“And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

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

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

And come to the king, and speak in this manner to him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- Webster's Bible

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

and thou hast gone unto the king, and spoken unto him, according to this word;' and Joab putteth the words into her mouth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

and go in to the king, and speak on this manner unto him.' So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

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.


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