2 Samuel 14:8 asv — And the king said unto the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee.

American Standard Version

"And the king said unto the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee. "

— 2 Samuel 14:8, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 14 — Context

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And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, Of a truth I am a widow, and my husband is dead.

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And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and killed him.

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And, behold, the whole family is risen against thy handmaid, and they say, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him for the life of his brother whom he slew, and so destroy the heir also. Thus will they quench my coal which is left, and will leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the face of the earth.

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And the king said unto the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee.

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And the woman of Tekoa said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father’s house; and the king and his throne be guiltless.

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And the king said, Whosoever saith aught unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.

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Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember Jehovah thy God, that the avenger of blood destroy not any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As Jehovah liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.

2 Samuel 14:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 14:8 say?
2 Samuel 14:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the king said unto the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 14:8 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 14:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 8.
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 14:8.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 14:8 in?
2 Samuel 14:8 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 14:8?
2 Samuel 14:8 reads (ASV): “And the king said unto the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee. ” 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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