Devine Scripture

2 Samuel 14:1

2 Samuel chapter 14 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2And Joab sent to Tekoa, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on mourning apparel, I pray thee, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that hath a long time mourned for the dead:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 13:39

    And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

  • 2 Samuel 18:33

    And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

  • Proverbs 29:26

    Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah.

  • 2 Samuel 19:2

    And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people; for the people heard say that day, The king grieveth for his son.

  • 2 Samuel 2:18

    And the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.

  • 2 Samuel 19:4

    And the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!