2 Samuel 14:8
2 Samuel 14:8 in Multiple Translations
“Go home,” the king said to the woman, “and I will give orders on your behalf.”
And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
And the king said unto the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
And the king said to the woman, Go to your house and I will give orders about this.
“Go on home,” the king told the woman, “and I myself will make sure your case is dealt with for you.”
And the King said vnto the woman, Go to thine house, and I wil giue a charge for thee.
And the king saith unto the woman, 'Go to thine house, and I give charge concerning thee.'
The king said to the woman, “Go to your house, and I will give a command concerning you.”
And the king said to the woman, Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
And the king said to the woman: Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
Then the king said to the woman, “Go back home; I will take care of this matter for you.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 14:8
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2 Samuel 14:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
אֶל
הָ/אִשָּׁ֖ה
לְכִ֣י
לְ/בֵיתֵ֑/ךְ
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
אֲצַוֶּ֥ה
עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הָ/אִשָּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Art | N-fs
לְכִ֣י
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
לְ/בֵיתֵ֑/ךְ
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
אֲצַוֶּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 14:8
וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הָ/אִשָּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
לְכִ֣י
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
לְ/בֵיתֵ֑/ךְ
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
אֲצַוֶּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 14:8
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- 2 Samuel 14:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 14:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 14:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:8
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:8
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 14:8
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 14:8
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 14:8
Context — Absalom’s Return to Jerusalem
6And your maidservant had two sons who were fighting in the field with no one to separate them, and one struck the other and killed him.
7Now the whole clan has risen up against your maidservant and said, ‘Hand over the one who struck down his brother, that we may put him to death for the life of the brother whom he killed. Then we will cut off the heir as well!’ So they would extinguish my one remaining ember by not preserving my husband’s name or posterity on the earth.”
8“Go home,” the king said to the woman, “and I will give orders on your behalf.”
9But the woman of Tekoa said to the king, “My lord the king, may any blame be on me and on my father’s house, and may the king and his throne be guiltless.” 10“If anyone speaks to you,” said the king, “bring him to me, and he will not trouble you again!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 18:13 | He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him. |
| 2 | Isaiah 11:3–4 | And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. |
| 3 | Job 29:16 | I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 12:5–6 | David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 16:4 | So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!” |
2 Samuel 14:8 Summary
[In this verse, the king is showing kindness and compassion to the woman by promising to help her and protect her son. This is similar to how God shows us love and care, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. The king's response is a reminder that God is a God of justice and mercy, and He wants us to show these same qualities to others, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46. By trusting in God's promises, we can have hope and peace, just like the woman did when she heard the king's words.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of this verse, and why is the king speaking to this woman?
The woman, from Tekoa, has come to King David with a heartfelt plea to save the life of her son, who killed his brother in a fight, as seen in 2 Samuel 14:6-7, and the king is responding with compassion, similar to his actions in 1 Samuel 30:1-31 when he showed mercy to his enemies.
Why does the king tell the woman to go home and promises to give orders on her behalf?
The king is indicating that he will take care of the situation and ensure the woman's son is protected, much like God's promises to His people in Deuteronomy 31:6 to be with them and protect them, and this shows the king's willingness to listen and help those in need, as seen in Proverbs 29:14.
Is the king's response a promise or just a temporary solution to the problem?
The king's response is a promise to take action on the woman's behalf, and it can be seen as a reflection of God's character, who is a God of justice and mercy, as seen in Psalm 89:14, and the king's actions will have a direct impact on the woman's life and the life of her son.
What can we learn from the king's response in this verse about God's character?
The king's response shows that he is a just and merciful ruler, much like God, who is slow to anger and abounding in love, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and this verse can teach us about the importance of showing compassion and mercy to those in need, as seen in Micah 6:8.
Reflection Questions
- What would you do if you were in the woman's situation, and how would you respond to the king's promise to help you?
- How does the king's response to the woman reflect God's character, and what can we learn from this about how God interacts with us?
- What are some ways that we can show compassion and mercy to those in need, just like the king did in this verse?
- How can we trust in God's promises, just like the woman had to trust in the king's promise, and what does this teach us about faith and obedience?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 14:8
And the king said to the woman, go to thine house,.... Go home and make thyself easy: and I will give charge concerning thee; intimating that he would inquire into her case; and if it was as she had
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 14:8
And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:8
That thy cause may be justly and truly examined, and thy son preserved from their unjust and malicious proceedings.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:8
2 Samuel 14:8 And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.Ver. 8. Go to thine house.] Suitors are to be timely dismissed, when they cannot be presently despatched, as Jethro adviseth.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:8
Verse 8. I will give charge concerning thee.] This would not do, it was too distant; and she could not by it bring her business to a conclusion: so she proceeds: -
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 14:8
8. I will give charge, &c.] Implying that her son should be protected. The king could reasonably grant a free pardon, as it was a case of manslaughter and not a premeditated murder.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 14:8
I will give charge ... - Indirectly granting her petition, and assenting that her son’s life should be spared.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 14:8
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Election by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of turning Scripture into practical discourse under the influence of God's Spirit. He encourages the audience to set aside th |
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1992 Missions Conference Talk - Part 2 by Richard Wurmbrand | This sermon emphasizes the importance of giving and listening, drawing from the story of St. Louis and the significance of prayer amidst distractions. It highlights the value of li |
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Listening, Unburdening & Worshipping - Part 3 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice through the Holy Spirit to make decisions in life, both in ministry and personal choices. It highlights the signif |
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The Power of the Tongue by Peter Maiden | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the tongue and its potential for both life and death. He urges listeners to speak truthfully and to restrain themselves in conve |
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Guarding Unity of the Flock by Colin Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of unity and harmony in the local church. He begins by using the analogy of an orchestra in the pit, highlighting how they are |
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Why Gcowe 97 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of new emerging missionaries from sending countries in evangelizing the world. They emphasize the need for more research, liste |
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Kind Listeners by Frederick William Faber | Frederick William Faber emphasizes the importance of kind listening and speaking, highlighting how attentive and compassionate listening can lead to gracious and thoughtful speakin |