2 Samuel 14:21 web — The king said to Joab, "Behold now, I have done this thing. Go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back."

World English Bible

"The king said to Joab, "Behold now, I have done this thing. Go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back.""

— 2 Samuel 14:21, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 14 — Context

18

Then the king answered the woman, "Please don't hide anything from me that I ask you." The woman said, "Let my lord the king now speak."

19

The king said, "Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?" The woman answered, "As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken; for your servant Joab, he urged me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your handmaid;

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to change the face of the matter has your servant Joab done this thing. My lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth."

21

The king said to Joab, "Behold now, I have done this thing. Go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back."

22

Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did obeisance, and blessed the king. Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant."

23

So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

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The king said, "Let him return to his own house, but let him not see my face." So Absalom returned to his own house, and didn't see the king's face.

2 Samuel 14:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 14:21 say?
2 Samuel 14:21 in the World English Bible reads: “The king said to Joab, "Behold now, I have done this thing. Go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back."”
Where is 2 Samuel 14:21 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 14:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 21.
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 14:21.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 14:21 in?
2 Samuel 14:21 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 14:21?
2 Samuel 14:21 reads (WEB): “The king said to Joab, "Behold now, I have done this thing. Go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back."” 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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