Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the king said to the woman, “Don’t keep from me the answer to what I am going to ask you.” “Let my lord the king speak,” the woman said. New Living Translation “I must know one thing,” the king replied, “and tell me the truth.” “Yes, my lord the king,” she responded. English Standard Version Then the king answered the woman, “Do not hide from me anything I ask you.” And the woman said, “Let my lord the king speak.” Berean Standard Bible Then the king said to the woman, “I am going to ask you something; do not conceal it from me!” “Let my lord the king speak,” she replied. King James Bible Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. New King James Version Then the king answered and said to the woman, “Please do not hide from me anything that I ask you.” And the woman said, “Please, let my lord the king speak.” New American Standard Bible Then the king answered and said to the woman, “Please do not hide anything from me that I am about to ask you.” And the woman said, “Let my lord the king please speak.” NASB 1995 Then the king answered and said to the woman, “Please do not hide anything from me that I am about to ask you.” And the woman said, “Let my lord the king please speak.” NASB 1977 Then the king answered and said to the woman, “Please do not hide anything from me that I am about to ask you.” And the woman said, “Let my lord the king please speak.” Legacy Standard Bible Then the king answered and said to the woman, “Please do not hide anything from me that I am about to ask you.” And the woman said, “Let my lord the king please speak.” Amplified Bible Then the king answered and said to the woman, “Do not hide from me anything that I ask you.” And the woman said, “Let my lord the king please speak.” Christian Standard Bible Then the king answered the woman, “I’m going to ask you something; don’t conceal it from me! ” “Let my lord the king speak,” the woman replied. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the king answered the woman, “I’m going to ask you something; don’t conceal it from me!"” Let my lord the king speak,” the woman replied. American Standard Version Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, aught that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. Contemporary English Version Then David said to the woman, "Now I'm going to ask you a question, and don't try to hide the truth!" The woman replied, "Please go ahead, Your Majesty." English Revised Version Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, aught that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king said to the woman, "Please don't refuse to answer the question I'm going to ask you." The woman responded, "Please speak, Your Majesty." Good News Translation The king answered, "I'm going to ask you a question, and you must tell me the whole truth." "Ask me anything, Your Majesty," she answered. International Standard Version In reply, the king asked the woman, "Please don't conceal anything about which I'm going to be asking you now." So the woman replied, "Please, your majesty, let the king speak." Majority Standard Bible Then the king said to the woman, ?I am going to ask you something; do not conceal it from me!? ?Let my lord the king speak,? she replied. NET Bible Then the king replied to the woman, "Don't hide any information from me when I question you." The woman said, "Let my lord the king speak!" New Heart English Bible Then the king answered the woman, "Please do not hide anything from me that I ask you." The woman said, "Let my lord the king now speak." Webster's Bible Translation Then the king answered and said to the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. World English Bible Then the king answered the woman, “Please don’t hide anything from me that I ask you.” The woman said, “Let my lord the king now speak.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king answers and says to the woman, “Please do not hide from me the thing that I am asking you”; and the woman says, “Please let my lord the king speak.” Young's Literal Translation And the king answereth and saith unto the woman, 'Do not, I pray thee, hide from me the thing that I am asking thee;' and the woman saith, 'Let, I pray thee, my lord the king speak.' Smith's Literal Translation And the king will answer and say to the woman, Now thou shalt not hide from me the word which I ask thee. And the woman will say, Now will my lord the king speak? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king answering, said to the woman: Hide not from me the thing that I ask thee. And the woman said to him: Speak, my lord the king. Catholic Public Domain Version And in response, the king said to the woman, “You shall not conceal from me a word of what I ask you.” And the woman said to him, “Speak, my lord the king.” New American Bible The king answered the woman, “Now do not conceal from me anything I may ask you!” The woman said, “Let my lord the king speak.” New Revised Standard Version Then the king answered the woman, “Do not withhold from me anything I ask you.” The woman said, “Let my lord the king speak.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the king answered and said to the woman, Do not hide from me anything that I ask you. And the woman said to him, Let my lord the king now speak. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King answered and he said to the women: “Do not hide from me the thing that I ask you.” The woman said to him: “Speak, my Lord the King!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the king answered and said unto the woman: 'Hide not from me, I pray thee, aught that I shall ask thee.' And the woman said: 'Let my lord the king now speak.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king answered, and said to the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the matter which I ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king by all means speak. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Absalom's Return to Jerusalem…17And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king bring me rest, for my lord the king is able to discern good and evil, just like the angel of God. May the LORD your God be with you.’ ” 18Then the king said to the woman, “I am going to ask you something; do not conceal it from me!” “Let my lord the king speak,” she replied. 19So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say.… Cross References 1 Kings 3:9-12 Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ... Proverbs 20:8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes. Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out. 1 Kings 10:3 And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 1 Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 10:24 The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. Job 12:22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light. Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Matthew 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. John 2:24-25 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Luke 2:35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.” John 1:48 “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” Treasury of Scripture Then the king answered and said to the woman, Hide not from me, I pray you, the thing that I shall ask you. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. hide not 1 Samuel 3:17,18 And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee… Jeremiah 38:14,15 Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took Jeremiah the prophet unto him into the third entry that is in the house of the LORD: and the king said unto Jeremiah, I will ask thee a thing; hide nothing from me… Jump to Previous Aught Hide Please Question SpeakJump to Next Aught Hide Please Question Speak2 Samuel 14 1. Joab, suborning a widow of Tekoah to incline the king's heart to fetch Absalom,21. brings him home to Jerusalem 25. Absalom's beauty, hair, and children 28. After two years, Absalom is brought into the king's presence by Joab Then the king said to the woman This phrase refers to King David, who is approached by a woman from Tekoa. The context is a carefully orchestrated plan by Joab, David's military commander, to reconcile David with his estranged son Absalom. The woman is acting under Joab's instructions to present a parable to the king. This reflects the wisdom and discernment often required of leaders in biblical narratives, as well as the use of intermediaries to communicate sensitive matters. I am going to ask you something; do not conceal it from me! Let my lord the king speak she replied Persons / Places / Events 1. King DavidThe ruler of Israel, known for his heart after God, yet also for his personal and familial struggles. In this context, he is dealing with the aftermath of his son Absalom's actions. 2. The Wise Woman of Tekoa A woman sent by Joab to speak to King David with a parable, aiming to reconcile David with his estranged son Absalom. 3. Joab David's military commander who orchestrates the plan to bring Absalom back to Jerusalem by using the woman of Tekoa to appeal to David's sense of justice and mercy. 4. Absalom David's son, who had fled after killing his brother Amnon. His estrangement from David is the central issue being addressed. 5. Tekoa A town in Judah, known for its wise inhabitants, including the woman who approaches David. Teaching Points The Power of ParablesParables can reveal deep truths and prompt introspection. Like Nathan's account to David, the woman of Tekoa uses a parable to reach David's heart. Seeking Reconciliation David's situation with Absalom reminds us of the importance of seeking reconciliation in our relationships, even when it is difficult. Wisdom in Counsel The woman of Tekoa exemplifies the impact of wise counsel. We should seek and value godly wisdom in our decision-making. Transparency and Truth David's request for honesty from the woman underscores the importance of transparency in our interactions, especially when seeking resolution. God's Mercy and Justice The account reflects God's balance of mercy and justice, encouraging us to emulate these attributes in our lives. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the kingהַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king said to וַיַּ֣עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond the woman, הָ֣אִשָּׁ֔ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female “I am אָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I going to ask שֹׁאֵ֣ל (šō·’êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand you something; דָּבָ֔ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not conceal תְכַחֲדִ֤י (ṯə·ḵa·ḥă·ḏî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person feminine singular Strong's 3582: To secrete, by act, word, to destroy it from me!” מִמֶּ֙נִּי֙ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of “Let my lord אֲדֹנִ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller the king הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king speak,” יְדַבֶּר־ (yə·ḏab·ber-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue she הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female replied. וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links 2 Samuel 14:18 NIV2 Samuel 14:18 NLT 2 Samuel 14:18 ESV 2 Samuel 14:18 NASB 2 Samuel 14:18 KJV 2 Samuel 14:18 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 14:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 14:18 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 14:18 French Bible 2 Samuel 14:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 14:18 Then the king answered the woman Please (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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