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Go and set it on fire.&#8221 So Absalom&#8217s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Absalom said to his servants, “Go and set fire to Joab’s barley field, the field next to mine.” So they set his field on fire, as Absalom had commanded. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he said to his servants, “See, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Absalom said to his servants, “Look, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire!” And Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a> So 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. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore he said to his servants, “See, Joab’s plot is next to mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the plot on fire. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore he said to his servants, &#8220See, Joab&#8217s field is next to mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.&#8221 So Absalom&#8217s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore he said to his servants, “See, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore he said to his servants, “See, Joab’s portion of land is next to mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the portion of land on fire. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore Absalom said to his servants, “See, Joab’s property is near mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Absalom said to his servants, “See, Joab has a field right next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set fire to it! ” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Absalom said to his servants, &#8220See, Joab has a field right next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set fire to it!&#8221 So Absalom&#8217s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, Absalom told his servants, "Joab's barley field is right next to mine. Go set it on fire!" And they did. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Absalom said to his servants, "Look, Joab's field is next to mine. He has barley in it. Go and set it on fire." So Absalom's servants set it on fire. Joab's servants came to him [in grief] and said, "Absalom's servants have set [your] field on fire." <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Absalom said to his servants, "Look, Joab's field is next to mine, and it has barley growing in it. Go and set fire to it." So they went and set the field on fire. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Absalom told his servants, "Observe that Joab's grain field lies next to mine. He has barley planted there. Go set it on fire." So Absalom's servants set the field on fire. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Absalom said to his servants, ?Look, Joab?s field is next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire!? And Absalom?s servants set the field on fire. <a href="/net/2_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a> So he said to his servants, "Look, Joab has a portion of field adjacent to mine and he has some barley there. Go and set it on fire." So Absalom's servants set Joab's portion of the field on fire. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore he said to his servants, "Look, Joab's field is near mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire." Absalom's servants set the field on fire. And the servants of Joab came to him with their clothes rent, and they said to him, "The servants of Absalom have set the field on fire." <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore he said to 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. <a href="/web/2_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to his servants, “See, the portion of Joab [is] by the side of mine, and he has barley there; go and burn it with fire”; and the servants of Absalom burn the portion with fire. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith unto his servants, 'See, the portion of Joab is by the side of mine, and he hath barley there; go, and burn it with fire;' and the servants of Absalom burn the portion with fire. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to his servants, See, Joab's portion to my hand, and barley to him there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the portion on fire.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He said to his servants: You know the field of Joab near my field, that hath a crop of barley: go now and set it on fire. So the servants of Absalom set the corn on fire. And Joab's servants coming with their garments rent, said: The servants of Absalom have set part of the field on fire. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he said to his servants: “You know that the field of Joab, the one that is near my field, has a harvest of barley. Therefore, go and set it on fire.” And so, the servants of Absalom set fire to the grain field. And the servants of Joab, arriving with their garments torn, said, “The servants of Absalom have set fire to part of the field!” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a> He therefore instructed his servants: “You see Joab’s field that borders mine, where he has barley. Go, set it on fire.” And so Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. Joab’s farmhands came to him with torn garments and told him, “Absalom’s servants set your field on fire.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he said to his servants, “Look, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Absalom said to his servants, See, there is a field belonging to Joab near mine; whether it be of wheat or barley, go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set Joab's field on fire. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Abishlum said to his Servants: “See the field that Yuab has at my side of the wheat or of the barley? Go burn it with fire!” And the Servants of Abishlum burned the field of Yuab<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Abessalom said to his servants, Behold, Joab's portion in the field is next to mine, and he has in it barley; go and set it on fire. And the servants of Abessalom set the field on fire: and the servants of Joab come to him with their clothes rent, and they said to him, The servants of Abessalom have set the field on fire. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/14-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3994" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Absalom Reconciled to David</a> …29Then he sent for Joab to send him to the king, but Joab refused to come to him. So Absalom sent a second time, but Joab still would not come. 30<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then Absalom said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">“Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/2513.htm" title="2513: ḥel·qaṯ (N-fsc) -- Smoothness, flattery, an allotment. Feminine of cheleq; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment.">field is</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">next to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">mine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lōw- (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- ">and he has</a> <a href="/hebrew/8184.htm" title="8184: śə·‘ō·rîm (N-fp) -- Barley. Or snowrah; and; also s or; or s-owr; from sa'ar in the sense of roughness; barley.">barley</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">Go</a> <a href="/hebrew/3341.htm" title="3341: wə·hō·ṣit·tī·hå̄ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp:: 3fs) -- To kindle, burn. A primitive root; to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate.">and set it</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ḇā·’êš (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">on fire!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">And Absalom’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2513.htm" title="2513: ha·ḥel·qāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Smoothness, flattery, an allotment. Feminine of cheleq; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment.">set the field</a> <a href="/hebrew/3341.htm" title="3341: way·yaṣ·ṣi·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To kindle, burn. A primitive root; to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate.">on fire.</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: bā·’êš (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire."></a> 31Then Joab came to Absalom’s house and demanded, “Why did your servants set my field on fire?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/15-4.htm">Judges 15:4-5</a> Then Samson went out and caught three hundred foxes. And he took torches, turned the foxes tail-to-tail, and fastened a torch between each pair of tails. / Then he lit the torches and released the foxes into the standing grain of the Philistines, burning up the piles of grain and the standing grain, as well as the vineyards and olive groves. <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">2 Samuel 13:28-29</a> Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” / So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14-15</a> But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. / And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him. <a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm">1 Samuel 14:30-31</a> How much better it would have been if the troops had eaten freely today from the plunder they took from their enemies! Would not the slaughter of the Philistines have been much greater?” / That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint. <a href="/1_kings/21-15.htm">1 Kings 21:15-16</a> When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, who refused to give it to you for silver. For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.” / And when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8</a> Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. <a href="/genesis/37-19.htm">Genesis 37:19-20</a> “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another. / “Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!” <a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Exodus 22:6</a> If a fire breaks out and spreads to thornbushes so that it consumes stacked or standing grain, or the whole field, the one who started the fire must make full restitution. <a href="/proverbs/6-27.htm">Proverbs 6:27-28</a> Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned? / Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a> But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. <a href="/luke/15-28.htm">Luke 15:28-30</a> The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him. / But he answered his father, ‘Look, all these years I have served you and never disobeyed a commandment of yours. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. / But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’ <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. <a href="/acts/7-27.htm">Acts 7:27-28</a> But the man who was abusing his neighbor pushed Moses aside and said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us? / Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’ <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.near mine Heb.<a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">2 Samuel 13:28,29</a> Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant… <a href="/judges/15-4.htm">Judges 15:4,5</a> And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took firebrands, and turned tail to tail, and put a firebrand in the midst between two tails… And Abolom's<a href="/1_kings/21-9.htm">1 Kings 21:9-14</a> And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: … <a href="/2_kings/9-33.htm">2 Kings 9:33</a> And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down: and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and he trode her under foot.<a href="/2_kings/10-6.htm">2 Kings 10:6,7</a> Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye be mine, and if ye will hearken unto my voice, take ye the heads of the men your master's sons, and come to me to Jezreel by to morrow this time. Now the king's sons, being seventy persons, were with the great men of the city, which brought them up… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-29.htm">Absalom's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Ab'salom's</a> <a href="/ruth/4-3.htm">Allotment</a> <a href="/ruth/3-17.htm">Barley</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-12.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-8.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-16.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-36.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Absalom's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Ab'salom's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Allotment</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-28.htm">Barley</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 14</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Joab, suborning a widow of Tekoah to incline the king's heart to fetch Absalom,</a> 21. <a href="/2_samuel/14-21.htm">brings him home to Jerusalem</a> 25. <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Absalom's beauty, hair, and children</a> 28. <a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">After two years, Absalom is brought into the king's presence by Joab</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Absalom said to his servants Absalom, the third son of King David, is a central figure in the narrative of 2 Samuel. Known for his striking appearance and charisma, he often acted with impulsive and rebellious tendencies. His relationship with his father was strained, especially after the incident involving his sister Tamar and his brother Amnon. Absalom's command to his servants reflects his authoritative position and his willingness to use others to achieve his goals.“Look, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there. Joab, the commander of David's army, played a crucial role in the political and military landscape of Israel. His field being next to Absalom's suggests proximity and perhaps a previous relationship or alliance. Barley was a staple crop in ancient Israel, indicating the field's value. The mention of barley also highlights the agricultural context of the time, where land and crops were significant assets.Go and set it on fire!” Setting a field on fire was an act of aggression and a means of drawing attention. In the ancient Near East, such actions were often used to provoke or send a message. Absalom's decision to burn Joab's field was a strategic move to compel Joab to respond, as Joab had been avoiding Absalom. This act of destruction reflects Absalom's desperation and willingness to resort to extreme measures to achieve his objectives.And Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. The obedience of Absalom's servants indicates his influence and authority over them. The act of setting the field on fire fulfilled Absalom's intention to force Joab into action. This event is a turning point in the narrative, leading to Joab's intervention and Absalom's eventual reconciliation with David. The burning of the field symbolizes the destructive consequences of unresolved conflict and the lengths to which individuals will go to assert their will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> The son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and rebellious nature. In this passage, he is frustrated with Joab for not responding to his requests. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of King David's army and a key political figure. He is a relative of David and has significant influence in the kingdom. Joab's field is set on fire by Absalom's servants. 3. <a href="/topical/f/field_of_barley.htm">Field of Barley</a> The field belonging to Joab, which is set on fire by Absalom's servants as a means to get Joab's attention. 4. <a href="/topical/s/servants_of_absalom.htm">Servants of Absalom</a> They carry out Absalom's orders to set Joab's field on fire, demonstrating their loyalty to Absalom. 5. <a href="/topical/e/event_of_arson.htm">Event of Arson</a> Absalom's act of setting Joab's field on fire is a pivotal moment that reflects his desperation and willingness to use extreme measures to achieve his goals.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/desperation_leads_to_destructive_actions.htm">Desperation Leads to Destructive Actions</a> Absalom's decision to set Joab's field on fire shows how desperation can lead to destructive and sinful actions. Believers should seek God’s guidance in times of frustration rather than resorting to harmful measures. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_manipulation.htm">The Consequences of Manipulation</a> Absalom's manipulation to gain Joab's attention serves as a warning about the consequences of using deceitful tactics. Christians are called to be honest and transparent in their dealings with others. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication.htm">The Importance of Communication</a> The breakdown in communication between Absalom and Joab highlights the importance of addressing issues directly and openly. Effective communication can prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_godly_counsel.htm">Seeking Godly Counsel</a> Absalom's actions reflect a lack of wise counsel. Believers should seek godly advice and wisdom from Scripture and mature Christians when facing difficult situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14</a> <a href="/q/does_joab's_ruse_reveal_a_plot_hole.htm">2 Samuel 14:2-3: Does Joab's use of a disguised woman to deceive David suggest a narrative hole, since such a ruse seems unlikely to fool a king?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_use_subterfuge_for_absalom.htm">2 Samuel 14:21-24: Why would David, a supposedly just king, rely on subterfuge rather than open negotiation to resolve Absalom's banishment?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_joab_defy_david's_order.htm">Why does Joab's direct killing of Absalom contradict David's explicit command to spare him (2 Samuel 18:5, 14), and does this create a moral inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_absalom_rebel_after_seeing_david.htm">2 Samuel 14:33: If David truly forgave Absalom when he finally saw him, why does Absalom soon rebel, suggesting either incomplete reconciliation or narrative inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) Set it on fire.--Absalom's stratagem for obtaining an interview with Joab was perfectly successful, but would only have been resorted to by a lawless and unscrupulous character.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - Go, and set it on fire. The Hebrew has, Go, and I will set it on fire. Absalom represents himself as doing in his own person what his servants were to be his instruments in accomplishing. The versions, however, agree with the Massorites in substituting the easy phrase in the text. But few languages are so indifferent to persons and numbers as the Hebrew. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/14-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Absalom said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to his servants, עֲבָדָ֜יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant “Look, רְאוּ֩ (rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see Joab's יוֹאָ֤ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites field is חֶלְקַ֨ת (ḥel·qaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2513.htm">Strong's 2513: </a> Smoothness, flattery, an allotment next to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to mine, יָדִי֙ (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and he has וְלוֹ־ (wə·lōw-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> barley שְׂעֹרִ֔ים (śə·‘ō·rîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8184.htm">Strong's 8184: </a> Barley there. שָׁ֣ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither Go לְכ֖וּ (lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and set fire וְהַצִּית֣וּהָ (wə·haṣ·ṣî·ṯū·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3341.htm">Strong's 3341: </a> To burn, set on fire, to desolate to it!” בָאֵ֑שׁ (ḇā·’êš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire And Absalom's אַבְשָׁל֛וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites servants עַבְדֵ֧י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant set the field הַחֶלְקָ֖ה (ha·ḥel·qāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2513.htm">Strong's 2513: </a> Smoothness, flattery, an allotment on fire. וַיַּצִּ֜תוּ (way·yaṣ·ṣi·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3341.htm">Strong's 3341: </a> To burn, set on fire, to desolate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-30.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 14:30 Therefore he said to his servants Behold (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>