2 Samuel 14:1-2
1599 Geneva Bible
14 2 Absalom is reconciled to his father by the subtlety of Joab. 24 Absalom may not see the King’s face. 25 The beauty of Absalom. 30 He causeth Joab’s corn to be burnt, and is brought to his father’s presence.
1 Then Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived, that the king’s [a]heart was toward Absalom,
2 And Joab sent to Tekoa, and brought thence a [b]subtle woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to mourn, and now put on mourning apparel, and [c]anoint not thyself with oil: but be as a woman that had now long time mourned for the dead.
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- 2 Samuel 14:1 That the king favored him.
- 2 Samuel 14:2 Or, wife.
- 2 Samuel 14:2 In token of mourning: for they used anointing to seem cheerful.
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