2 Samuel 14:3 net — Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say.

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"Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say."

— 2 Samuel 14:3, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 14 — Context

1

David Permits Absalom to Return to Jerusalem Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.

2

So Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman. He told her,“Pretend to be in mourning and put on garments for mourning. Don’t anoint yourself with oil. Instead, act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for some time.

3

Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say.

4

So the Tekoan woman went to the king. She bowed down with her face to the ground in deference to him and said,“Please help me, O king!”

5

The king replied to her,“What do you want?” She answered,“I am a widow; my husband is dead.

6

Your servant has two sons. When the two of them got into a fight in the field, there was no one present who could intervene. One of them struck the other and killed him.

2 Samuel 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 14:3 say?
2 Samuel 14:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say.”
Where is 2 Samuel 14:3 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 14:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 3.
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 14:3.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 14:3 in?
2 Samuel 14:3 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 14:3?
2 Samuel 14:3 reads (NET): “Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say.” 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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