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2 Samuel 14:2

2 Samuel 14:1 nasb — Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was inclined toward Absalom.

NASB

"Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was inclined toward Absalom."

— 2 Samuel 14:1, NASB

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2 Samuel 14 — Context

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

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So Joab sent to Tekoa and brought a wise woman from there and said to her, "Please pretend to be a mourner, and put on mourning garments now, and do not anoint yourself with oil, but be like a woman who has been mourning for the dead many days;

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then go to the king and speak to him in this manner." So Joab put the words in her mouth.

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Now when the woman of Tekoa spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground and prostrated herself and said, "Help, O king."

2 Samuel 14:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 14:1 say?
2 Samuel 14:1 in the NASB reads: “Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was inclined toward Absalom.”
Where is 2 Samuel 14:1 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 14:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 14:1.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 14:1 in?
2 Samuel 14:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 14:1?
2 Samuel 14:1 reads (NASB): “Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was inclined toward Absalom.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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