2 Samuel 14:5

And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 14:5

BSB
"What troubles you?" the king asked her. "Indeed," she said, "I am a widow, for my husband is dead.
AKJV
And the king said to her, What ails you? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and my husband is dead.
CPDV
And the king said to her, "What problem do you have?" And she responded: "Alas, I am a woman who is a widow. For my husband has died.
ERV
And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered; Of a truth I am a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.
NHEB
The king said to her, "What ails you?" She answered, "Truly I am a widow, and my husband is dead.
SMT
And the king will say to her, What to thee? And she will say, Truly I a widow woman, and my husband will die.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 14:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 14:5
Summary
Woman explains her husband's death to ruler
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Disclosing widowed status
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative