2 Samuel 14:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the king said to Joab, 'Look, I have agreed to do what you asked. So go and bring my son Absalom back home.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King David finally agrees to allow his exiled son Absalom to return home after being convinced by Joab's wise woman's story.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David had banished his son Absalom after Absalom avenged his sister Tamar by killing his half-brother Amnon, leading to family strife and exile. Joab, David's loyal military commander, intervened by arranging for a wise woman to tell a parable that softened David's heart and persuaded him to show mercy. As a result, David gives the order in this verse to bring Absalom back, marking a step toward reconciliation.

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