2 Samuel 14:4

And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 14:4

BSB
When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, "Help me, O king!"
AKJV
And when the woman of Tekoah spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
CPDV
And so, when the woman of Tekoa had entered to the king, she fell before him on the ground, and she reverenced, and she said, "Save me, O king."
ERV
And when the woman of Tekoa spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
NHEB
And the woman of Tekoa went to the king, and she bowed down with her face to the ground, and showed respect, and said, "Help, O king."
SMT
And the woman, the Tekoite, will speak to the king and fall upon her face to the earth, and worship him, and say, Save, O king!

Commentary for 2 Samuel 14:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 14:4
Summary
Woman approaches ruler and requests assistance
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Woman petitions the king
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative