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2 Samuel 14:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Joab got up and traveled to Geshur, and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Joab successfully completing his mission to bring David's exiled son Absalom home from his place of refuge.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

Ancient Israelite scribes compiled 2 Samuel for the people of Israel, recounting events from King David's reign, which occurred around 1000

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