New English Translation
2 Samuel 14:1
1Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.
2 Samuel 14:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.
- New International Version (NIV)Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart went out to Absalom.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned about Absalom.
Context of 2 Samuel 14:1
Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom. 2So Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman. He told her, “Pretend to be in mourning and put on garments for mourning. Don’t anoint yourself with oil. Instead, act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for some time. 3Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say.
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וַיֵּ֖דַע יוֹאָ֣ב בֶּן־צְרֻיָ֑ה כִּֽי־לֵ֥ב הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ עַל־אַבְשָׁלֽוֹם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Samuel 14:1
- 2 Samuel 2:18The three sons of Zeruiah were there – Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. (Now Asahel was as quick on his feet as one of the gazelles in the field.)
- 1 Chronicles 2:16Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah’s three sons were Abshai, Joab, and Asahel.
- 2 Samuel 13:39The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.
- 2 Samuel 18:33(19:1) The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said, “My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!”
- 2 Samuel 19:2So the victory of that day was turned to mourning as far as all the people were concerned. For the people heard on that day, “The king is grieved over his son.”
- Proverbs 29:26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 14:1
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Joab procures Absalom's recall. (1-20) Absalom recalled. (21-24) His personal beauty. (25-27) He is admitted to his father's presence. (28-33) Verses 1-20 We may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy, and his clemency toward poor guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment from God. God pardons none to the dishonour of his law and justice, nor any who are impenitent; nor to the encouragement of crimes, or the hurt of others.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-212Sa 14:1-21. Joab Instructs a Woman of Tekoah. 2-21. And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman--The king was strongly attached to Absalom; and having now got over his sorrow for the violent death of Amnon, he was desirous of again enjoying the society of his favorite son, who had now been three long years absent. But a dread of public opinion and a regard to the public interests made him hesitate about recalling or pardoning his guilty son…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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