2 Samuel 14:24

Absalom’s Return to Jerusalem

23So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.24But 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.

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Berean Standard Bible
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.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
But the king said: Let him return into his house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned into his house, and saw not the king’s face.
Free Bible Version
But the king gave this order, “He may return to his home, but he's not to come and see me.” So Absalom returned to his own home, but he didn't go and see the king.
Geneva Bible 1599
And the King sayde, Let him turne to his owne house, and not see my face. So Absalom turned to his owne house, and saw not the Kings face.
King James (Authorized) 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.
Translation for Translators
But the king said/commanded that Absalom would not be permitted to live in the palace. He said, “I do not want him to come to see me.” So Absalom lived in his own house, and did not go to talk to the king.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The king said, “He may return to his own house, but he may not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but did not see the king's face.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's 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.