2 Samuel 14:24

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.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 14:24

BSB
But the king added, "He may return to his house, but he must not see my face." So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the king.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
But the king said, "Let him return to his own house, but let him not see my face." And so, Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the face of the king.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
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.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 14:24

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Overview of 2 Samuel 14:24
Summary
Ruler restores son but maintains emotional distance
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Absalom returns but avoids king
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative