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Go, bring back the young man Absalom.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the king sent for Joab and told him, “All right, go and bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “Behold now, I grant this; go, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “I hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the king said to Joab, “All right, I have granted this thing. Go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “Behold now, I will certainly do this thing; go then, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, &#8220Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “Behold now, I have done this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “Listen, I will most certainly do this thing; now go, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “I hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, &#8220I hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David turned to Joab and said, "It seems that I have already given my decision. Go and bring Absalom back." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the king told Joab, "This is what you'll do. Bring back the young man Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Later on the king said to Joab, "I have decided to do what you want. Go and get the young man Absalom and bring him back here." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king addressed Joab, "Look! I'll do this thing that you've requested. Go bring back the young man Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, ?I hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, "All right! I will do this thing! Go and bring back the young man Absalom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, "Look now, I have done according to your word. Go, bring back the young man Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king said to Joab, “Behold now, I have granted this thing. Go therefore, and bring the young man Absalom back.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king says to Joab, “Now behold, you have done this thing; and go, bring back the young man Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king saith unto Joab, 'Lo, I pray thee, thou hast done this thing; and go, bring back the young man Absalom.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will say to Joab, Behold now, I did this word: and go and turn back the boy Absalom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king said to Joab: Behold I am appeased and have granted thy request: Go therefore and fetch back the boy Absalom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the king said to Joab: “Behold, your word has succeeded in appeasing me. Therefore, go and call back the boy Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab: “I am granting this request. Go and bring back young Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king said to Joab, “Very well, I grant this; go, bring back the young man Absalom.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done as you have said; go therefore, bring me the young man Absalom again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The King said to Yuab: “Behold, I have done according to what you have spoken. Go bring to me the boy Abishlum”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king said unto Joab: 'Behold now, I have granted this request; go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done to thee according to this thy word: go, bring back the young man Abessalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/14-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3901" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Absalom's Return to Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.” <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">“I hereby grant</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/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">request.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·lêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">Go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: hā·šêḇ (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">bring back</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/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">the young man</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/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.">Absalom.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor with you, my lord the king, because the king has granted his request.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-39.htm">2 Samuel 13:39</a></span><br />And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-8.htm">2 Samuel 19:8-10</a></span><br />So the king got up and sat in the gate, and all the people were told: “Behold, the king is sitting in the gate.” So they all came before the king. Meanwhile, the Israelites had fled, each man to his home. / And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a></span><br />Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-33.htm">1 Kings 2:33-34</a></span><br />Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” / So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-34</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8-9</a></span><br />Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9-11</a></span><br />Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. / You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own. / And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17-21</a></span><br />‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. / His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-22</a></span><br />Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20-24</a></span><br />So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. / The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ / But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37</a></span><br />Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-11.htm">John 8:11</a></span><br />“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a></span><br />Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19-21</a></span><br />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.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.</p><p class="hdg">I have done</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-11.htm">2 Samuel 14:11</a></b></br> 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, <i>As</i> the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">1 Samuel 14:39</a></b></br> For, <i>as</i> the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But <i>there was</i> not a man among all the people <i>that</i> answered him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Mark 6:26</a></b></br> And the king was exceeding sorry; <i>yet</i> for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-20.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-20.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-15.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-14.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-23.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-23.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-21.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-2.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Joab, suborning a widow of Tekoah to incline the king's heart to fetch Absalom,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-21.htm">brings him home to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Absalom's beauty, hair, and children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">After two years, Absalom is brought into the king's presence by Joab</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Then the king said to Joab</b><br>This phrase highlights King David's authority and decision-making role. Joab, the commander of David's army, often acted as an intermediary between the king and others. Joab's influence in David's court is significant, as seen in his involvement in various military and political matters (<a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a>, <a href="/2_samuel/11-14.htm">2 Samuel 11:14-25</a>). This interaction underscores the complex relationship between David and Joab, marked by loyalty, manipulation, and sometimes tension.<p><b>I hereby grant this request</b><br>David's decision to grant the request reflects his internal conflict and paternal affection for Absalom. The request was orchestrated by Joab through the wise woman of Tekoa (<a href="/2_samuel/14.htm">2 Samuel 14:1-20</a>), illustrating Joab's strategic thinking. This moment reveals David's struggle between justice and mercy, a recurring theme in his reign. It also foreshadows the future turmoil Absalom will bring, highlighting the consequences of David's leniency.<p><b>Go, bring back the young man Absalom</b><br>Absalom, David's son, had fled to Geshur after killing his brother Amnon (<a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">2 Samuel 13:37-38</a>). His return marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, setting the stage for his eventual rebellion against David (2 Samuel 15). The phrase "young man" emphasizes Absalom's youth and potential, as well as David's paternal feelings. This act of bringing Absalom back can be seen as a type of reconciliation, though it ultimately leads to further conflict. The return from exile can be paralleled with themes of redemption and restoration found throughout Scripture, though in Absalom's case, it leads to tragic outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The ruler of Israel, known for his heart after God, yet also for his personal and familial struggles. In this passage, he is making a decision regarding his estranged son, Absalom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of David's army and his nephew. Joab is a shrewd and sometimes ruthless military leader who plays a significant role in the political and military affairs of David's reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who had fled to Geshur after killing his brother Amnon. Absalom is known for his ambition and later rebellion against David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/geshur.htm">Geshur</a></b><br>A small Aramean kingdom where Absalom took refuge after killing Amnon. It is ruled by Absalom's maternal grandfather, Talmai.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_of_absalom.htm">The Return of Absalom</a></b><br>This event marks the beginning of Absalom's return to Jerusalem, setting the stage for future conflict and rebellion against David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_forgiveness.htm">The Complexity of Forgiveness</a></b><br>David's decision to bring Absalom back reflects the complexity of forgiveness within families. While reconciliation is a godly pursuit, it requires wisdom and discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercessors.htm">The Role of Intercessors</a></b><br>Joab acts as an intercessor, advocating for Absalom's return. This highlights the importance of those who mediate and seek reconciliation in times of conflict.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_unresolved_sin.htm">Consequences of Unresolved Sin</a></b><br>The account reminds us that unresolved sin and conflict can lead to greater issues, as seen in Absalom's later rebellion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_family_dynamics.htm">Leadership and Family Dynamics</a></b><br>David's struggle to balance his role as king and father illustrates the challenges leaders face in managing personal and professional responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a></b><br>Despite human failures and conflicts, God's sovereign plan continues to unfold, as seen in the eventual outcomes of David's and Absalom's lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_absalom's_spirit's_essence.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_allow_bears_to_kill_youths.htm">2 Kings 2:23–24 – Why would God allow bears to kill 42 youths simply for mocking Elisha? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">I have done.</span>--This is the Hebrew text; the margin has <span class= "ital">thou hast done. </span>The former is simply a form of granting Joab's request; the latter would convey an implied censure on Joab's stratagem, although in the next clause there is a compliance with his wish.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have done this thing.</span> This is an Oriental form of assent, just as we say in English, "It is done," that is, as good as done, now that the order is given. A few manuscripts, nevertheless, support a Mas-soretic emendation (K'ri), namely, "Thou hast done this: go therefore," etc. But both the Septuagint and Vulgate agree with the written text (K'tib), and it is less flat and commonplace than the supposed emendation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/14-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I hereby grant</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשִׂ֖יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">request.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּבָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(had·dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Go,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֵ֛ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bring back</span><br /><span class="heb">הָשֵׁ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(hā·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the young man</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנַּ֖עַר</span> <span class="translit">(han·na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁלֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/14-21.htm">2 Samuel 14:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/14-21.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 14:21 The king said to Joab Behold now (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/14-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:22" /></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>