Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Nevertheless, the king said, "Let him return to his own home and not show his face to me." So Absalom returned to his own home and did not show his face to the king.
New American Standard Bible
However the king said, “Let him turn to
King James Version
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
Holman Bible
However, the king added, “He may return to his house, but he may not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his house, but he did not see the king.
A Conservative Version
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and did not see the king's face.
American Standard Version
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
Amplified
However, the king said, “Let him go to his own house, and do not let him see my face.” So Absalom went to his own house and did not see the king’s face.
Bible in Basic English
And the king said, Let him go to his house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom went back to his house and did not see the face of the king.
Darby Translation
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. And Absalom withdrew to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king will say, He shall turn about to his house and not see my face. And Absalom will turn to his house and not see the face of the king.
King James 2000
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The king said, "Let him go over to his house, and he may not see my face." So Absalom went over to his house, and did not see the face of the king.
Modern King James verseion
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. And Absalom returned to his own house, and did not see the king's face.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said the king, "Let him turn to his own house, but see that he come not in my presence." And so Absalom went to his own house, but came not in the king's presence.
NET Bible
But the king said, "Let him go over to his own house. He may not see my face." So Absalom went over to his own house; he did not see the king's face.
New Heart English Bible
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 did not see the king's face.
The Emphasized Bible
And the king said - Let him go round to his own house, and, my face, let him not see. So Absolom went round, unto his own house, and, the face of the king, saw he not.
Webster
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the king saith, 'Let him turn round unto his house, and my face he doth not see.' And Absalom turneth round unto his house, and the face of the king he hath not seen.
Themes
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
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Cabab
Bayith
בּית
Bayith
house, household, home, within, temple, prison, place, family, families , dungeon,
Usage: 2053
Ra'ah
Paniym
Cabab
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 14:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Returns To Jerusalem
23 Then Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. 24 Nevertheless, the king said, "Let him return to his own home and not show his face to me." So Absalom returned to his own home and did not show his face to the king. 25 Now throughout all of Israel no one was as handsome as Absalom or so highly praised, from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there wasn't a single thing wrong about him.
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Genesis 43:3
But Judah reminded him, "The man distinctly warned us: "You'll never see my face unless your brother comes with you.'
Exodus 10:28
Then Pharaoh told him, "Get away from me! Watch out that you never see my face again, because on the day you see my face, you will die!"
2 Samuel 3:13
David replied, "Sounds good to me! I'll cut a deal with you under one condition: you're not to show yourself in my presence unless you bring Saul's daughter with you when you come to see me."
2 Samuel 14:28
Meanwhile, Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years, but never saw the king's face.
Revelation 22:4
and see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.